Manager Programs 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager, Program Level 3 join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership role can be in either located in Palmdale, CA; Redondo Beach, CA; Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Notable mentions:

• The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• The individual will lead a matrixed cross-functional team aligned to common program performance goals through program baselining to completion of scope.
• This position requires a comprehensive understanding of restricted and DoD customer communities, program management skills, proven strategic planning and business execution capabilities, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across the enterprise.
• The selected candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of program management standards, policies, and guidelines. The selected individual must be able to interact with and influence executive level management and customer’s and communicate effectively with both oral and written presentations.
• Partner with the program leadership team to develop/manage financial goals, establish and implement strategies related to financial business analysis and program status

Key Program Responsibilities:

• Development of Customer and stakeholder relationships and cultivation of Customer intimacy
• Adherence to all internal processes for Program Management
• Manage and monitor the work of the various functional organizations supporting the Program
• Development and adherence to budget baselines
• Establish, manage, and track milestones, product roadmaps, inter- and intra-program dependencies, and ensure adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Development and delivery of presentations to Customers, leadership, and program stakeholders
• Support the various internal and external program reviews throughout the organization.
• Conduct regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns, and resolution.
• Effectively coordinate and collaborate with functional and Segment leadership to ensure required staffing, processes, tools, training, infrastructure, etc. are provided to support successful project execution. 
• Build and sustain an effective, engaged, and integrated team in a complex, geographically dispersed, and dynamic environment.
• Work in compliance with company policies and procedures

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

“Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.”

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 5 years) of related experience as defined below.
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