Posted:
10/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Utah, United States ⋅ Clearfield, Utah, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Product
Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently recruiting for a Program Manager 2 to join our team. This position will be supporting Propulsion Systems located at the Hill Air Force Base, Utah, facility.
We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.
Roles and Responsibilities:
This Program Manager position oversees various portions of scope within the Propulsion Subsystem Support Contract (PSSC). The primary location for this position is Hill AFB, Utah with occasional travel to Promontory, UT.
The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of aging surveillance, sustainment, and demilitarization activities and plays a key role in future business capture.
Emphasis is placed on working closely with project engineering and the Air Force customer to determine priorities and deliver on-time with high technical quality. PSSC is a cost-plus award fee contract.
Program Execution
Plan and execute program successfully by managing safety, quality, schedule, people, materials, technology, and cost
Continuously drive for results and challenge the status quo to meet customer’s needs
Have proven ability to influence others positively
Work successfully with cross functional team to deliver high quality product
Program Team Management
Provide leadership and direction to the program team while leveraging the skill sets of each team member
Lead a multi-discipline, multi-faceted team to successful performance of critical milestone events
Coordinate the performance of program functions (such as supply chain, contract, finance, and operations)
Ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to Air Force customers
Position program and team for long term success on subsequent contracts
Identify and assess risk with appropriate mitigating actions
Schedule Management
Establish plans and schedules in alignment with contract objectives
Ensure that the programs/projects are on schedule to the program milestones
Manage IRAD projects in parallel with customer contracts
Financial Performance
Manage budgets and update EAC performance for interval reviews
Present status and overall performance to internal customers
Forecast financial performance and staffing needs
Contract Structure & Pricing
Support contract negotiations, endorse final price/contract terms and resolve contract issues
Complete negotiations on contractual requirements and support delivery of all CDRL deliverables on-time to customer team
Technical Performance
Guide and provide feedback on processes, materials, tooling, facilities and suppliers based on lessons learned and customer feedback,
Drive technical excellence by setting program standards, working closely with technical team, balancing risk, and delivering performance
Clearly communicate difficult technical challenges/issues to customers and management
Business Development
Support advocacy initiatives to promote additional Minuteman aging pursuits
Aid in proposal preparation for subsequent program contracts
Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions for unique customer problems and transition into value-added program scope
Basic Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in applicable Engineering or Business field
Nine years of related experience
Five (5) plus years’ experience in leading multi-discipline teams
Additional Information
Must be a U.S. citizen and have a Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain one
Preferred Qualifications:
A thorough knowledge of solid rocket motor materials, processes, manufacturing, key suppliers, tooling, testing, facilities, lessons learned, etc.
Experience in solid rocket motor design, development, and manufacturing
Understanding of government customer requirements, both technically and financially
Relevant experience at various levels of responsibility within a matrix organization
Experience as CAM and/or past profit/loss accountability
Experience in cost and schedule controls, including IMS management and familiarity with earned value principles
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401K
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health and Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
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