Manager Programs - R10221157

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager 1 to support the Xetron Operating Unit (OU) within the Mission Systems sector. The position is onsite in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Program managers will be expected to manage full programs and/or segments of a program, ensuring 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. This role involves communicating with internal and external customers, assisting in ensuring Contract Deliverable Documents (CDRLs) and DD250s are complete and compliant with government regulations and standards, and providing guidance to performing teams.

The primary objective is 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 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.

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through program initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and program closure (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities include management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• 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 System (EVMS) control methodologies and tools
• Participating in internal Program Management Reviews, Headcount Reviews, Financial Forecast reviews, and monthly EAC submittals
• Preparation of charts and briefings on status/progress and processes; delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• 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

• A bachelor’s degree with 5 years, master s degree with 3 years, or 10 years of direct related experience leading program teams and delivering defined program deliverables
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional program teams responsible for planning execution, and delivery of program outcomes
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and partners to meet defined program objectives
• Demonstrated proficiency producing written and verbal deliverables, including formal reports, program documentation and stakeholder communications
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent work orders or programs, with demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet established deadlines
• Proven ability to analyze, coordinate, and resolve complex program issues across organizational boundaries
• Working knowledge of Agile collaboration tools, including Kanban boards, Jira, SharePoint, and MS Teams, applied to program or project coordination
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel for data analysis, Word for formal documentation, PowerPoint for executive and customer briefings, MS Project for schedule development and tracking
• United States citizenship required
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance is required to start

• Project Management Professional Certificate or equivalent
• EVM and CAM certified

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Benefits include…