Manager Programs

Position: Manager Programs 2
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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, Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 2, to support our growing portfolio of international programs within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Organization Unit. This role will be onsite in Elkridge, MD. The selected candidate for this position will be leading Capture and Program Management efforts under the direction of the OU Director.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Developing and executing Capture acceleration strategies, P‑Win/P‑Go Improvement Plans, win & shaping strategies, critical assumptions/uncertainties, and customer engagement strategies.

Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders

Manage and mitigate risks aggressively and collaboratively across functional organizations

Develop strategic plans including annual operating plans, internal development projects and business growth opportunities

Develop industrial partnerships and localization plans

Develop, and manage to, a comprehensive integrated master schedule to meet key schedule milestones within cost and technical performance parameters

Establish and maintain an effective program organization that addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations

Develop and manage investment capture project funds, schedule, and execution

Resolve issues in accordance with business objectives, strategies, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies

Measure and report capture and program performance

This position will require up to 25% of domestic and international travel.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant professional and/or military experience, or an additional 6 years of relevant professional and/or military experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Demonstrated experience working with international customers, partners, and/or stakeholders.

Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering written and verbal presentations, briefings, and/or program status updates to customers, program leadership, and/or executive stakeholders.

Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) or collaboration tools such as Salesforce, Confluence, or equivalent systems.

Demonstrated experience using program management tools and processes, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Risk and Opportunity Management.

Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience and/or certification.

Current/active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and tracking risk mitigation plans through closure.

Demonstrated experience independently managing assigned projects, program activities, or work…