Manager Programs 1

Manager Programs Level 1At 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 Defense Systems Sector is currently seeking a Manager Programs Level 1, in our growing Fuzing and Warhead business, within our Missile Products Business Unit (BU), at our Plymouth, MN location.In this role, the selected leader will be responsible for delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer trust to develop further opportunities. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. This position will support various programs within the business unit portfolio of programs and will report directly to the Program Director.Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:Maintaining effective customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer communitySupporting new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plansMaintaining a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizationsLeading cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectivesMeasuring and reporting critical program performance metricsDelivering effective presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholdersParticipating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditionsSupporting design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product production process research, development, integration and testManaging, reviewing and finalization of the program Statement of WorkEvaluating, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirementsManaging program and subordinate schedule baselinesManaging and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and toolsEvaluating, allocating and managing program resources needs and accountability, including workforce planningManaging Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.) requirementsManaging quality suppliers to meet program objectivesAdherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standardsEnsuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activitiesManaging adherence to master program plans and schedulesManaging and conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realizationDesired Attributes:Interpersonal skills with ability to manage a project team daily and communicate effectively with leadership regarding status, awareness, and escalationsAbility to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all work required and only the work required is performedAbility to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectationsAbility to resolve disputes and negotiate with a positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers and within the organizationCritical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risksImpeccable ethics in business conduct; ability to lead by example and foster ethical behavior alwaysBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience OR a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience.Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead or cost account managerDemonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goalKnowledge of pricing and proposalsCompetency in Project Management skills and toolsetsCompetent in standard Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship is a requirement)Preferred Qualifications:A degree in a science, engineering, or a business programExperience in the aerospace/defense industry or within the Department of War or NASAPMP certificationExperience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile methodologiesActive Security ClearancePrimary Level Salary Range: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00The 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's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending 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.