Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) is seeking a Program Manager 2 of Commercial and Engine Programs. This program manager position will have direct profit and loss (P&L) responsibility on the Airbus A350 program supporting domestic and international customers external to NG. The position will be the lead customer interface and will leverage relationships to capture follow-on and new business opportunities aligned with the company’s strategy. The position will be based in Clearfield, Utah.
Role Description and Responsibilities:
- Excellent leadership skills aligned with the company’s values.
- Integral part of manufacturing site matrix leadership team.
- Demonstrates and drives the importance of a strong culture of accountability, excellence, employee engagement, and belonging.
- Leads program strategy development that integrates with the overall business and strategies of NGAS and the OU and establishes goals and plans to meet that strategy, including developing strategies to capture follow-on and new business opportunities with the customer.
- Develops and participates in the annual long-range strategic planning process (LRSP).
- Execute program successfully by managing safety, quality, schedule, delivery, and cost (P&L responsibility) for fixed price contracts.
- Leads program risk, issue, and opportunity (RIO) board to identify program RIO’s and accurately estimate and capture potential financial impacts.
- Participate in weekly customer telecoms and leads quarterly customer in-person and virtual meetings to review program performance and customer needs.
- Directs internal production schedule and supply chain strategy by understanding customer demand and contract terms and conditions.
- Manage program contract negotiations, endorse final price and contract terms and resolve contract issues.
- Drive technical excellence by setting program standards, enabling cross-functional support and reach across multiple NG sectors and divisions, effectively managing risk and opportunities, and delivering performance.
- Oversee the continued execution of established program plan.
- Service the customer by executing the program and resolving issues in accordance with business objectives, strategy, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies.
- Provide overall leadership and direction to the internal functional team that include resolving conflict, reviewing performance, and initiating process improvement and corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure strategic teaming and positioning with key suppliers and subcontractors.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below:
- Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
- A thorough knowledge of program management for production and sustainment programs.
- Experience managing major programs more than $25M sales annually.
- Experience with Firm Fixed Price and cost type contracts.
- An understanding of business and strategy development.
- Knowledge of business systems, including Earned Value Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, and contract management.
- Demonstrated ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively.
- Experience working with prime contractor procurement leadership.
- Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or other relevant business experience (Leadership, Finance, etc.).
- Experience working with international customers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 10 years of related experience, or Bachelor of Science in STEM with 9 years of related experience
- Master's degree with 8 years of related experience, or Master of Science in STEM with 7 years of related experience
- Professional or military experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, or business management
- Thorough knowledge of program management for production and sustainment programs
- Experience managing major programs exceeding $25 million in annual sales
- Experience with firm fixed price and cost-type contracts
- Understanding of business and strategy development
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, and contract management
- Ability to communicate verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively
- Experience working with prime contractor procurement leadership
- Ability to obtain, transfer, and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and required program accesses
- Bachelor's degree in business, science, engineering, or relevant business experience
- Experience working with international customers
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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