Northrop Grumman
Aerospace and Defense
ProgramManager2
“Program Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Program Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Management. Lead a matrixed team in execution. Manage program planning”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring optimal cost, schedule, and technical performance
Industry & Context.
Schedule recovery modeling and planning; Resolving program issues
Relocation assistance may be available, Clearance Required: Yes, Clearance Type: Secret, Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time, Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval, U.S. Citizenship is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, Master's degree and 6 years of related experience, Active U. S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval, Demonstrated track record/ experience in project management/ execution and closeout, Firm understanding and application of Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Firm understanding and application of Active Risk Management portfolios >$50M factored risk, Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level
Nice to Have
At least 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule, 3 years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM), Program Management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry, PMP Certificate, Current Program Access Request (PAR), Experience managing people
What You'll Do.
Lead a matrixed team in execution
Manage program planning
Manage analytics and metrics
Manage risk and opportunity
Facilitate schedule risk assessments
Create Tableau dashboards
Conduct program analyses
Manage monthly reporting
Oversee proposal submissions
Coordinate proposal preparation
Coordinate business plans
Coordinate financial reporting
Monitor adherence to plans
Resolve program issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Leading a matrixed team; Interact with internal customers; Interact with external customers; Present program updates; Lead reviews focused on cost, schedule, and technical performance
Communication Scope
Executive presence; Comfort in communications at executive level; Customer interaction and presentations
Process & Methodology
Project management, Execution, Closeout, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Active Risk Management, Program Management, Cost performance, Schedule performance, Technical performance, Resource allocation, Setting milestones, Monitoring adherence to master plans, Resolving program issues
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