Program Manager

Requisition : R

• Category: Program Management

• Location: Clearfield, Utah, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No
  - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) is seeking a Program Manager 3 (PM3) of Military Aircraft Programs. This program manager position will have direct profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for programs and products supporting a Prime Contracting customer external to NG. The position will be the lead customer interface with the Prime Contracting customer and its international partners and will leverage relationships to capture follow-on and new business opportunities aligned with the company’s strategy.

Role Description and Responsibilities

• Excellent leadership skills aligned with the company’s values

• Integral part of manufacturing site matrix leadership team

• Demonstrates and drives the importance of a strong culture of accountability, excellence, employee engagement, and belonging

• Leads program strategy development that integrates with the overall business and strategies of NGAS and the OU and establishes goals and plans to meet that strategy

• Develops and participates in the annual long-range strategic planning process (LRSP)

• Execute program successfully by managing safety, quality, schedule, delivery, and cost (P&L responsibility) for fixed price contracts

• Leads program risk, issue, and opportunity (RIO) board to identify program RIO’s and accurately estimate and capture potential financial impacts

• Participate in weekly customer telecoms and leads quarterly customer in-person visit to review program performance and customer needs

• Directs internal production schedule and supply chain strategy by understanding customer demand and contract terms and conditions

• Manage program contract negotiations, endorse final price and contract terms and resolve contract issues

• Drive technical excellence by setting program standards, enabling cross-functional support and reach across multiple NG sectors and divisions

• Oversee the continued execution of established program plan

• Service the customer by executing the program and resolving issues in accordance with business objectives, strategy, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the internal functional team that include resolving conflict, reviewing performance, and initiating process improvement and corrective actions when necessary

• Ensure strategic teaming and positioning with key suppliers and subcontractors

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience

• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management

• A thorough knowledge of program management for production and sustainment programs

• Experience managing major programs more than $25M sales annually

• Experience with Firm Fixed Price and cost type contracts

• An understanding of business and strategy development

• Experience working with Military Prime and DoD customers

• Understanding of the DoD acquisition and budgeting process

• Knowledge of business systems, including Earned Value Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, and contract management

• Demonstrated ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or other relevant business experience

Salary Range: $161,500 - $242,300

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.

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.