Program Manager - OneSat

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

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. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. The One Sat Solar Array Program Integrated Product Team (IPT) and deputy Program Manager will be responsible for leading the transition from the completion of qualification into Low-rate Initial Production (LRIP) and full rate production through contract closeout.

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• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Establish a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Measure and report program performance
• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
• Manage the program Statement of Work
• Identify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements
• Establish and manage the program and subordinate baselines
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, to include workforce planning
• Manage customer supplied property or information (CFE, etc.)
• Manage suppliers to meet program objectives
• Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manage change through control board activities
• Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules
• Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management practices to include identification, mitigation and realization

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years’ experience supporting customers in a project/technical lead role
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in program management, or as an IPT Lead
• Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills
• Experience in risk and opportunity management
• Strong organization skills in both independent and team environments
• Experience in design for manufacturing and transition to production programs
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to adjust communication to audience (from manufacturing technician up through customer and executive management)
• US Citizenship is required

• Familiarity with Space Deployable Solar Arrays
• Experience in both Engineering and Project Management, or IPT roles
• Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering experience
• Proposal Management and/or Business Development experience
• Cost Account Manager experience
• Earned Valued Measurement System (EVMS) experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

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