Northrop Grumman
ManagerPrograms3
“Manager Programs 3 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Program Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Oversight. Lead a portfolio of programs.. Deliver customer and programmatic commitments.”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivery of all customer and programmatic commitments to include schedule, cost, quality and technical requirements.; Meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.; Develop new business opportunities.
Industry & Context.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes, CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret, TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time, U. S. citizenship is required., A current/active U. S. Government Top Secret clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years) required to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI and Special Access Programs (SAPs) upon starting.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience, OR Masters degree a in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience supporting U. S. Government or DoD contracts in a project or program management capacity., Demonstrated experience leading production or development programs with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance using program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management tools, and/or Scope Board or similar business processes., Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams responsible for program execution, product deliveries, or system development, including coordination across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and program controls functions., Experience communication program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to internal leadership and/or government customers during formal program reviews., U. S. citizenship is required., A current/active U. S. Government Top Secret clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years) required to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI and Special Access Programs (SAPs) upon starting.
Nice to Have
Active/current TS/SCI and Special Access Programs (SAPs)., Demonstrated expertise in managing algorithm development, advanced signal processing, and machine learning programs., Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic or rapidly changing program environment including managing schedule, cost, or technical changes while maintaining customer engagement and program execution., Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders, including government customers, suppliers, prime contractor, or internal leadership, in support of program execution or contract performance., Demonstrated experience with formal government reviews such as PMR, SRR, PDR, or CDR, including preparation of program status, risk, cost or schedule performance., Professional certifications related to project or program management such as PMP, EVM/CAM certifications, etc.
What You'll Do.
Lead a portfolio of programs.
Deliver customer and programmatic commitments.
Lead cross-functional production team.
Manage program from startup through completion.
Develop customer relationships.
Lead Integrated Program Teams (IPT).
Provide profit and loss leadership.
Direct program phases from inception to completion.
Deliver presentations to stakeholders.
Develop new business opportunities.
Create program Statement of Work.
Negotiate contract terms.
Identify and track program requirements.
Develop Integrated Master Schedules.
Adhere to budget baselines.
Conduct Risk & Opportunity management.
Manage team battle rhythm.
Participate in negotiation of contract changes.
Allocate and manage program resources.
Adhere to internal processes and policies.
Ensure team understands contract scope.
Manage change through control boards.
Strengthen stakeholder communications.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT).; Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and program controls functions.; Leverage interpersonal skills to manage daily team battle rhythm and recurring joint meetings.; Strengthen communications with stakeholders.; Cultivate a culture of transparency.
Communication Scope
Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.; Experience communication program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to internal leadership and/or government customers during formal program reviews.; Strengthen communications with stakeholders.
Process & Methodology
Program Management, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Technical Performance Management, Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Scheduling, Risk Management, Opportunity Management, Scope Management, Change Management
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