Program Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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, Space Systems is currently seeking a Program Manager 2 to support FBM Programs with primary focus on the D5 Block Requal Phase A and Phase B-1 (and B-2 in 1Q26) Programs and D5 CMC Programs supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in Bacchus Utah.

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.  Our domain provides rewarding working that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.

This position includes interface with the three-factory campus Bacchus, Promontory and Clearfield VSET’s in transitioning from a materials obsolescence development phase into the full-scale qualification phase with successful completion of qualification for insertion into the continuous D5 Production program.  Additional opportunities to support the completion of the D5 inert motor set for the next generation Columbia class SSBN submarine for the D5 weapon system.  Additional future programs for STV’s (Special Test Vehicle) development and production, to support the future transition from the Ohio Class to the next generation Columbia Class submarine.

This position will have responsibility for cost, schedule, technical execution and presentation in monthly reviews, quarterly reviews with the Triparty and SSP. Phase B-2 will have full EVMS and IMS schedule requirements. Additionally, the candidate will be a point of contact with internal organizations and the customer with regular communication and presentations expected.

Key responsibilities include:

• Execute programs successfully by managing cost, technical, schedule and risk

• Ensure contract compliance and execution of SSOW requirements including timely SDRL submittals

• Oversee program planning and execution through applicable phases including concept, exploration, engineering development, advanced development, production, sustainment, and retirement 

• Represent NGSC as a company, bringing the NGSC message to the customer; and integrating knowledge of the spectrum of NGSC capabilities with understanding of customer needs to promote NGSC 

• Meet company and customer requirements while balancing the multiple roles and differing requirements

• Understanding of Proposal Process and execution to RFP and SSOW requirements, willing to push back on those not acceptable

• Maintain close working relationships with engineering, operations, and any suppliers

• Maintain collaborative working relationships with D5 Production Program Managers

• Maintain collaborative relationships with local customers, while adhering to contract requirements and boundaries

Education and Experience Requirements

• BS degree in technical field

• 8 years technical experience and or project/program management experience

Basic Qualifications:

• General knowledge of project financial systems and review

• Be experienced in project management, resource management, and strategic planning

• Continuously drive for results

• Have the capacity to understand people/technical issues impacting the programs

• Possess the proven ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively

• Understand problems and issues in the context of the bigger picture and understand relationships among subcomponents

• Understanding and experience with the FBM culture

• Experience with EVMS and IMS

• Experience in managing suppliers to schedule and budget

• Technical and/or operations background

• Willingness/desire to learn to lead through program management

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