Manager Programs – Thresher Deputy Program Manager - R10216659

Manager Programs 3 – Thresher Deputy Program Manager - R

Please apply for the Manager Programs 3 – Thresher Deputy Program Manager - R role at Northrop Grumman.

Location: Gilbert, AZ
Relocation assistance: May be available
Clearance type: Top Secret
Travel: Yes, up to 25% of the time

Position summary: The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) will support all phases of a space flight program from Spacecraft Bus Integration and Test through Space Vehicle Integration and delivery. The DPM is responsible for cost, schedule, and technical execution, contract negotiations, proposal preparation, milestone development, and direction of employees across technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.

• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub‑organizations
• 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 executive management and other program stakeholders
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Creating, reviewing, and finalizing the program Statement of Work
• Identifying, distributing, tracking, and completing program requirements
• Establishing and managing the program and subordinate baselines
• Developing and adhering to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
• Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
• Adhering 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
• Developing and adhering to master plans and schedules
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years, or Master’s and 8 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
• 5 years of 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
• 5 years of demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Active Top Secret Clearance/SCI clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required

• Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years, or Master’s and 10 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts for space programs
• 8 years of 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
• 8 years of demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal

Salary: $ – $ (general guideline)

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and Long‑Term Incentives. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and PTO.

The application period is approximately 20 days from posting.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing