Manager Programs 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman\u2019s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Senior Manager, Programs for a large-scale program located in Oklahoma City, OK or Melbourne, FL. The position reports to the Director of Sustainment programs and supports program execution for a growing portfolio. \n\nThe ideal candidate thrives on leading multidisciplined teams, navigating internal processes, communicating with customers, creating a work environment that engages employees, bringing clarity and clear direction to ambiguous situations, and excelling in the fundamentals of program execution and perceptive use of predictive metrics.\n\nThe role is responsible for leading all execution elements of assigned program including life cycle management, quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance and input to proposal development. Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: \n\n * Profit and Loss Ownership \u2013 lead P\u0026L for a high complexity, high-rate production program, driving cost effective scaling and profitability.\n\n * Cross Functional Integration \u2013 partner with the Integrated Program Team (IPT) and other functional groups to meet quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance targets.\n\n * Performance Management \u2013 establish, track, and act on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure predictable, on track program execution.\n\n * Daily Rhythm \u0026 Cost Control \u2013 run the program\u2019s daily \u201cheartbeat\u201d meetings, maintain rigorous cost management discipline, and provide accurate estimates to complete (ETC).\n\n * Baseline \u0026 Earned Value Management \u2013 enforce adherence to program, business, and technical baselines; utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor cost schedule performance.\n\n * Scope \u0026 Change Control \u2013 ensure the team fully understands contract scope and follows formal change control processes for any modifications.\n\n * Manage Change Execution \u2013 identify and quantify impacts of changes and ensure transition of changes into the production system. \n\n * Risk, Issue \u0026 Opportunity Management \u2013 conduct systematic risk assessments, develop mitigation plans, and track opportunity realization throughout the program lifecycle. Identify, prioritize, and mitigate risks; resolve issues with urgency; capture and realize opportunities to protect schedule and budget.\n\n * Proposal Support \u2013 support program proposal activities by identifying, quantifying, and coordinating impacts for changes or new proposal efforts.\n\n * Compliance \u0026 Standards \u2013 ensure compliance with all internal policies, processes, and applicable industry standards and regulations.\n\n * Communication \u0026 Culture \u2013 drive timely decision making, communicate outcomes clearly across the program, and foster a culture of ownership and joint accountability.\n\n\n\n\nOur Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master\u2019s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below:\n\n * \u200b\u200bRelated experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions. \n\n * Must have 3-5 years of Earned Value Management experience.\n\n * 3-5 years of successful P\u0026L experience on a large aircraft production or sustainment program.\n\n * Must have an active US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * STEM Degree.\n\n * Business Development or program management/execution experience in one or more programs / captures.\n\n * Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).\n\n * Experience leading a large, aircraft .\n\n * Top Secret clearance or current program access.\n\n * Strong understanding of national strategy, military roles and missions, organization, enterprise process and business contacts.\n\n * Master\u2019s degree and advanced training in program management and capture management.\n\n * Must have 3-5 years of leadership/management experience, either leading direct reports or integrated product teams.\n\n\n\n\nThe pay range for Oklahoma City, OK is $158,000 to $237,000.\n\nThe pay range for Melbourne, FL is $166,000 to $250,100.\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $158,000.00 - $250,100.00\n\nThe above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.\n\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.\n\nNorthrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n