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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Manager Programs 3 located in Chandler, Arizona.

The Program Manager 3 will lead all program initiatives and operations. As a strategist, consultant, and implementer the program manager will ensure streamlined activities within the organization based on the priorities of the Launch Vehicles (LV) business unit. This position will apply leadership characteristics to achieve sustainable top performance, a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.  They will identify program problems, and obtain solutions such as allocation of resources, or changing contractual specifications.  The Program Manager will balance programmatic needs to deliver results within cost, schedule, and quality parameters while encouraging and rewarding innovative behaviors through all levels of the organization.

Essential Functions:

Maintain responsibility for overall proposal,  cost, schedule, and technical performance of program through launch and deliveryEstablish and execute all Operations Plans including material, manufacturing, integration of large and complex subassemblies with associated testingCoordinate with customer counterparts on tactical planning needs, such as funding profile forecasts, technical risk mitigation, and critical path managementIdentify and implement plans to achieve strategic objectives such as long-term production efficiency improvements, parts obsolesce risk mitigation, and product quality enhancementEstablish milestones, and monitor adherence to master plans and schedulesDefine program financial operations objectives, and provide input for financial reporting to executive leadershipDevelop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) control methodologies, and toolsImprove material flow and empowerment within subassembly integration utilizing lean practices and visual managementManage customer relationships to ensure compliance and that all security requirements are metDevelop assembly and manpower forecast to manage the cost and schedule for each projectEstablish methodology to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly objectives are achievedBuild strong partnership to ensure lockstep coordination with adjacent disciplines and program leadershipPerform Cost Account Management (CAM) duties as required

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience to include a background in Program Management/Military experience, OR a Master's Degree and 6 years of related professional experience to include a background in Program Management/Military experienceAbility to obtain a DoD Secret security clearanceDemonstrated history of successful large Program Management preferably with Department of Defense customer communityExceptional written and oral communications skillsStrong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organizationVery strong MS Project, Excel, Power Point and Word skillsPrevious experience leading a multi discipline team

Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD Secret security clearanceBachelors and/or Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)Extensive experience in Leadership roles within the Aerospace and Defense industry, or within the military.Experience implementing lean projectsExperience managing a Product lineProject Management Professional (PMP) certifiedExperience managing Special Access Programs

Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $242,300.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.