Manager Programs 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) has an opening for Manager Programs 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Program Management organization. This leadership role is an onsite opportunity located in San Diego, CA. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

The Program Manager 3 will be responsible for managing a program within the F-35 CNI Production and Sustainment portfolio and support the program through execution, completion (contract closeout), and production. This individual will lead a cross-functional team aligned to common program performance goals. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you so. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change. ​

The selected candidate must have the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Primary responsibilities are included but not limited to:

• Managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of portfolio subset

• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop future opportunities within the customer community

• Leading cross-function team to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives

• Managing suppliers to meet program and customer objectives

• Measuring and reporting program performance

• Conduct risk, issue and opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

• Drive common process improvements within scope of business to improve supplier and program performance

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related professional/military experience, or a Master’s degree and 6 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in project/program management. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 

• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, productions, field repair, depot operations, sustainment or product lifecycle management within a technical hardware environment. 

• Demonstrated excellence in managing challenging customer relationships during development or NRE project execution.

• Demonstrated success in leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.

• Experience utilizing earned value management system (EVMS)

• Demonstrated effective use of Risk and Opportunity Management on project/program.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time as required by business needs.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required to start.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance, and/or experience with profit and loss (P&L) accountability.

• Experience leading programs and projects supporting multiple customers, contracts, and/or product lines concurrently. 

• Experience with Communications and Networking systems, products, or related technologies.

• Experience with capture, proposal or business development activities supporting DoD, commercial, and/or government customers. 

• Project Management Professional (PMP), CAM, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent relevant certification. 

• Experience working with U.S. DoD acquisition organizations, military services, and/or government customers.

• Knowledge of Northrop Grumman processes, procedures, tools, and organizational structure.

• Experience supporting international programs, customers, suppliers, or field operations. 

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00

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.