Northrop Grumman
Aerospace & Defense
Manager,ProgramsLevelI
“Manager, Programs Level I at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Program execution, Cost management, Schedule management, Technical performance. Deliver contractual requirements on cost and schedule. Achieve all technical requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivery of all contractual requirements; Achieve all technical requirements; Profitable execution of programs; On-time execution of programs; Capture future programs; Progress product capability; Improve product design for manufacturing
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Problem resolution; Conflict resolution
25% travel, Secret security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience OR Master's degree and 3 years experience, 5 years of experience leading performance of tasks, Basic competency in Project Management skills and toolsets, US Citizen, Capable of obtaining a Secret security clearance
Nice to Have
Degree in science, engineering, or business, Experience in aerospace/defense industry, Experience within Department of Defense or NASA, PMP® certification, Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile methodologies, Active Security Clearance
What You'll Do.
Deliver contractual requirements on cost and schedule
Achieve all technical requirements
Create customer intimacy
Support value creation strategies
Provide overall leadership of programs
and technical performance
Negotiate contract and contract changes
Coordinate proposal preparation
Prepare business plans
Prepare proposal work statements
Prepare specifications
Prepare operating budgets
Prepare financial terms/conditions
Monitor adherence to master plans
Identify program problems
Execute to meet financial objectives
Direct work of employees
Lead all phases of program life cycle
Develop and mentor Junior Program Managers
Develop and mentor IPT resources
Develop new business opportunities
Establish program organization
Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT)
Meet program cost objectives
Meet program schedule objectives
Meet program technical performance objectives
Lead geographically distributed IPTs
Measure program performance
Report program performance
Deliver presentations to customers
Deliver presentations to executive management
Deliver presentations to stakeholders
Negotiate contract changes
Negotiate specifications
Negotiate operating budgets
Negotiate schedule milestones
Negotiate key terms and conditions
Establish design concepts
Establish design criteria
Establish engineering efforts
Create program Statement of Work
Review program Statement of Work
Finalize program Statement of Work
Identify program requirements
Distribute program requirements
Track program requirements
Complete program requirements
Establish program baselines
Manage program baselines
Establish subordinate baselines
Manage subordinate baselines
Develop budget baselines
Adhere to budget baselines
Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM)
Utilize cost & schedule control methodologies
Utilize cost & schedule control tools
Identify program resources
Allocate program resources
Manage program resources
Manage workforce planning
Manage suppliers to meet program objectives
Adhere to internal processes
Adhere to applicable industry standards
Ensure team understands contract scope
Ensure team adheres to contract scope
Manage change through control board activities
Adhere to master plans
Conduct risk management practices
Conduct opportunity management practices
Realize opportunities
Manage projects to specified milestones
Manage projects to established schedules
Negotiate with positive outcome
Maintain good relationships within organization
Manage communications with stakeholders
Ensure program information is defined
Ensure program information is collected
Ensure program information is shared
Ensure program information is understood
Ensure program information is stored
Ensure program information is retrieved
Address program uncertainty
Identify risks and opportunities
Determine appropriate handling plans
Control risks and opportunities
Communicate risks and opportunities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Segment leadership; Peers and management; Stakeholders
Communication Scope
Deliver presentations; Customer communication; Stakeholder communication
Process & Methodology
Project Management, EVM, Cost control, Schedule control, Risk management, Opportunity management, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile
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