Manager Programs 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, but they’re also making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for Program Manager 2 to provide leadership as an Operations Manager to facilitate the day-to-day operations within the MTC Program in Aurora, Colorado.

The Operations Manager also provides support to leadership to enable business execution excellence, including continuous planning, goals tracking, organizational and program risk identification & mitigation and the appropriate development, dissemination and deployment of policy, the advancement of engineering practices and application of effective processes. 

The candidate selected for this position would be involved in program execution, cost, schedule, staffing, team building, customer satisfaction, compliance with organizational processes and procedures, maintaining relationship with and keeping program leadership and Government customer appraised of program status.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring efficient and timely implementation of all aspects of the mission.

• Interface between Program Leadership, PMO, and IPTs in support of program objectives, customer expectations, and schedule.

• Owner of the Systems Engineering and Program Management (SEPM) control account, managing budget and expenditures for leadership labor, material, and travel.

• Manage program logistics and facilities across all program sites, ensuring adequate resources and spaces are available to accomplish the mission.

• Collaborate with program site leadership across all program locations to ensure open communications and unity of effort.

• Manage special projects as dictated by the Program Manager.

• Operate in a team environment and collaborate across the organization as required to accomplish the team goals.

• Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years, or master’s degree and 8 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in other industries

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Access at time of application

• Experience with customer and stakeholder relationship management

• Proven presentation/briefing development experience

• Organization and execution of tasks and projects experience

• Problem solving skills of technical, organizational, and personnel issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of the Navy and Marine Corps, their elements and associated tactical systems.

• Experience delivering products and services on Marine and Navy programs in accordance with quality and technical integrity standards.

• Understanding strategic vision for best utilization of JIRA to manage team’s effort to include tracking metrics and performance.

• Track record as an effective collaborator, communicator and problem solver who can develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience developing capabilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching.

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities.

• Understanding of software technologies, software principles, and systems engineering, particularly an understanding of agile software modernization strategies. 

• Experience building a high performing team and facilitating conflict resolution within the team.

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.