Northrop Grumman
Advanced Technology Development
ProgramDirector2
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“Program Director 2 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Program management, Leadership, Software development, Hardware design, Integration, Supplier management. Manage all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Satisfy the program’s key objectives; Ensure overall budgets, schedules, and performance standards are met; Responsible for successful program operations and program activities of major significance; Manage suppliers to meet key deliveries within the schedule and cost requirements
Industry & Context.
Identify program problems, and obtain solutions; Lead a team to resolve technical issues
Relocation assistance may be available, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes, CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret, TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time, Must have an active U. S. Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation), Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, 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 of Science in STEM and 9 years of related experience, Master of Science in STEM and 7 years of related experience, Professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions, 5 years of formal Leadership Experience in a People Leadership Manager Role, active U. S. Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation), ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time
Nice to Have
Experience managing revenue, profit and cash performance of programs, Experience leading in team environment, teach/mentor others to manage in same way, Experience leading a proposal or capture efforts, 10+ years’ experience with capture, design, development, EMD, low-rate initial production and full rate production, Ability to resolve conflict and negotiate with positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers
What You'll Do.
Manage all phases of programs from inception through completion
Responsible for the cost
schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs
Participate in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes
Coordinate the preparation of proposals
proposal work statements and specifications
operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
Act as primary customer contact for program activities
Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost
and technical performance
Establish design concepts
criteria and engineering efforts for product research
Develop new business or expand the product line with the customer
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
Identify program problems
such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical
and administrative areas
Lead a highly technical and complex Development Operating Unit (OU)
Lead the team as the senior management interface in developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers within the technology domain
Lead and manage supplier technical performance
Ensure incorporation of unique program requirements into supplier SOWs
and strategy of the program
Ensure overall budgets
and performance standards are met
Responsible for successful program operations and program activities of major significance
Represent the program as a prime internal and external contact on various program matters
Direct all aspects associated with planning
and execution of the OU to satisfy the program’s key objectives
Provide planning and EVMS management to satisfy the contractual SOW
Ensure primary tasking is properly represented by the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Provide leadership of a multidisciplinary team to accomplish the SOW tasks within the program schedule and budget constraints
Lead a team to resolve technical issues within the OU
Manage suppliers to meet key deliveries within the schedule and cost requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead a multidisciplinary team; Act in partnership with the Program and Deputy Program Manager; Work closely with Global Supply Chain (GSC)
Communication Scope
primary customer contact; leading program review sessions with customer; Represents the program as a prime internal and external contact
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project management, Cost management, Schedule management, Technical performance management, EVMS management, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) management, Budget management, Resource allocation
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time ## **Description** 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a **Program Director 2** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC). The Program Director is a key leadership position within the ATDC management framework. This leadership role will be located in either **Rancho Bernardo, CA, Palmdale, CA** or**El Segundo, CA**. The Operating Unit (OU) Director will report directly to the ATDC Program Vice-President. The Program Director manages all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule,
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