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MANAGER PROGRAMS 2

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA 94085 • Posted 4 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $147,800-$221,800/yr • Mid Level Manager

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 2 to support the Marine Systems business unit in Sunnyvale, CA. This role involves leading a cross-functional organization to deliver all contractual requirements on cost and schedule, while achieving technical requirements and creating customer intimacy. The position focuses on managing all phases of the program life cycle, from proposal development through contract closeout, with a primary responsibility on a full rate production naval machinery program.

Responsibilities

  • Managing all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).
  • Management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems.
  • Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
  • Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.
  • Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements.
  • Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
  • Measuring and reporting program performance.
  • Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.
  • Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
  • Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
  • Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work.
  • Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
  • Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines.
  • Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
  • Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.).
  • Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
  • Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
  • Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities.
  • Development and adherence to master plans and schedules.
  • Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years, or Master’s and 6+ years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
  • 4 years additional experience in lieu of education.
  • Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred

  • Program Management experience in a DoD environment.
  • Experience on Naval Nuclear Programs
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Management field
  • Formal training in a Business, Economics, or Management field
  • Marine Power and/or Propulsion experience
  • Experience with manufacturing/production programs
  • Experience with proposal development
  • Salary Range: $147,800.00 - $221,800.00

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Corporation is an American global aerospace and defense technology company. It specializes in designing, developing, and producing advanced technological systems and solutions for defense, intelligence, space, and air missions. The company's products include military aircraft, autonomous systems, space systems, C4ISR programs, missile defense systems, and electronic warfare solutions.

Full Job Description

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionJoin Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 2 to support the Marine Systems business unit in Sunnyvale, CA. As this is primarily a production program leadership position, the candidate must reside in the work location area and be able to work from the Sunnyvale Campus at least 4 days per week. The individual will be selected as deputy program manager leading a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals on a full rate production naval machinery program. The primary responsibilities include 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.Program Managers are responsible for managing 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: Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer communityDeveloping new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plansEstablishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizationsLeading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectivesMeasuring and reporting program performanceDelivering 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 conditionsEstablishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and testCreation, review and finalization of the program Statement of WorkIdentification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirementsEstablishment and management of the program and subordinate baselinesDevelopment and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and toolsIdentifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planningManaging Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)Managing 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 activitiesDevelopment and adherence to master plans and schedulesConducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realizationBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years, or Master’s and 6+ years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries4 years additional experience in lieu of educationExperience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account managerDemonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.Preferred Qualifications:Program Management experience in a DoD environment.Experience on Naval Nuclear ProgramsBachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Management fieldFormal training in a Business, Economics, or Management fieldMarine Power and/or Propulsion experienceExperience with manufacturing/production programsExperience with proposal developmentSalary Range: $147,800.00 - $221,800.00Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 .Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. SummaryLocation: United States-California-SunnyvaleType: Full time