Northrop Grumman
ManagerPrograms1
“Manager Programs 1 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). management of cost and schedule performance (not technical performance) of supplier/subcontra”
What You'll Achieve.
successfully managing financial, contractual and schedule aspects of projects; deliver cost, schedule, and technical performance on a Firm Fixed Price contract; tracking, and completion of program requirements; risk mitigation; opportunity realization
Industry & Context.
risk mitigation; opportunity realization
Relocation assistance may be available, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No, TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time, Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, Ability to travel internationally to Poland up to 2 times per year, Ability to work early hours (between 5-8am CT) once a week to meet with Polish stakeholders, U. S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years, or Master’s and 3 years’ experience supporting U. S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries, Experience monitoring the performance of schedule and cost as a project manager, integrated program team lead, control account manager, and/or team lead, Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management, Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal, Possess leadership and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple, often competing priorities, Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, Ability to travel internationally to Poland up to 2 times per year, Ability to work early hours (between 5-8am CT) once a week to meet with Polish stakeholders
Nice to Have
Demonstrated financial management skills including development and control of program budgets, schedules, and the ability to recognize and capture program changes, Demonstrated experience managing remote team members, Demonstrated experience managing a subcontractor/supplier, Possess leadership and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple, often competing priorities, Experience with Fixed Price contracts, Experience on an International program, specifically in Poland, Experience with Offsets, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs, Experience with Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) domestic, international or related program
What You'll Do.
leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup
and completion (contract closeout)
management of cost and schedule performance (not technical performance) of supplier/subcontractor of a major program
Plan and execute project with the responsibility of successfully managing financial
contractual and schedule aspects of projects (not technical)
Managing all program activities and leading program review sessions with internal and external customers to deliver cost
and technical performance on a Firm Fixed Price contract
and completion of program requirements
Developing and adhering to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)
Developing and adhering to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
allocating and managing program resources
including workforce planning
Measuring and reporting program performance
Managing project risk
and issue management for risk mitigation and opportunity realization
Development and delivery of presentations to customers
and other program stakeholders
Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning
and development of proposals and business plans
Adherence to all internal processes
and applicable industry standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; leading program review sessions with internal and external customers; Development and delivery of presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders; managing remote team members
Communication Scope
Development and delivery of presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders
Process & Methodology
process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), program risk, opportunity management, issue management, financial management, program budgets, program schedules, program changes, Fixed Price contracts
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