Securities Solutions Data Center - Program Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Defense Systems Sector is currently seeking a Manager Programs Level 2, to join the Mission Data Management (MDM) Operating Unit (OU) team within the Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions Business Unit. The selected individual will report to the Security Solutions Data Center Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Lead Program Manager and will be responsible for assisting the Lead Program Manager with the planning, scheduling, coordination and execution of the HULK/Sentinel Music program, as well as other Missile Defense Agency FMS CDS programs.

We are looking for a proven leader with strong planning, programmatic and financial experience and a successful record in business operations and program execution.

You will be responsible for operating in a team environment with the business operations teams across the operating unit, program and BU leadership, and functional organization leadership to lead business operations for the MDM OU. 

You should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.  In order to be successful, you must possess, and be able to demonstrate, excellent written and verbal communication skills, possess strong leadership abilities and effective problem-solving capabilities; think ahead to anticipate potential challenges, ensuring they are addressed in advance or providing recommended options to leadership when necessary.

This position is in Orlando, FL.

The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.  You will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. Job duties include, but are not limited to:  

• Partner with the Lead Program Manager to establish and lead an organization that effectively addresses customer needs and incorporates internal and external partners

• Oversight of program budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools

• Ensure program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through disciplined process 

• Conduct thorough risk & opportunity oversight including identification and mitigation

• Cultivate customer relationships to support program execution and to develop further growth opportunities

• Support development and execution of long term strategic plans, capture planning, and development of proposals to drive department awards and sales growth

• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.

• Coordinating program deliverables, invoice reviews and approvals, spend plan updates, staffing and resource needs, subcontract and procurement engagements, and data required for regular reviews in accordance with external program and internal organizational cadences.  

• Support program reviews and system test events.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years’ experience supporting US Government contracts and/or customers in a project/technical lead role; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years’ relevant experience.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in program or Project management, or as an IPT Lead with programs valued at $5M or more annually, with a track record of meeting or exceeding cost, schedule, and technical performance goals.

• Proven experience managing development efforts, ideally in the context of software development.

• Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organization skills in both independent and team environments.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in cross-functional team management with an emphasis on technical, financial, and risk management.

• Strong organization skills in both independent and team environments.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in cross-functional team management with an emphasis on technical, financial, and risk management.

• Gated design development experience (PDR, CDR) for system level upgrades

• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and schedule development tools.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage with customers and senior leadership.

• Ability to adjust communication to audience (from manufacturing technician up through customer and executive management).

• Active Secret, or Interim Secret Clearance.

• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current PMP Certification.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to customer needs in order to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives.

• Proposal Management experience with the ability to oversee and facilitate the proposal process.

• Demonstrated experience with cross program, or multi-discipline, collaboration.

• Work that crosses typical organizational, site, sector boundaries.

• Experience with Northrop Grumman’s culture and demonstrated success effectively working within company’s organization, processes, and procedures.

• Continuous improvement and problem-solving tools and techniques.

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00

The 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.

The 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.

Northrop 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.