RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Manager Programs 3 - Tooling for a large-scale program. This position reports directly to the Director of Infrastructure and Capacity Expansion. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.

The ideal candidate thrives on shaping and developing high-value strategy and execution of multiple projects for a complex program, orchestrating proposal activities to achieve organization goals that align with customer’s strategic objectives while ensuring successful program execution. 

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 

Directing all phases of program from inception through completion

Responsibility for the cost, schedule and technical performance of tooling programs

Acting as customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance

Establishing milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications

Directing the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas

Collaborating across program and functional teams and ensure on-time execution

Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks (e.g. technical, cost, schedule, legal, security) and maintaining risk register and ensuring corrective actions are tracked and closed

Strategically managing NCTA budgets (B&P and M&S) with financial rigor and predictability

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below

Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.

Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

3 years of experience in a Project Management or Program Management related role  

Experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment; specifically, as it related to the tooling process

Experience with using Microsoft Office tool suite; Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Minimum of 5-years of experience on large aircraft programs with budget and EVMS responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree from an accredited university

Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management System

Experience in engineering, manufacturing or production program management specific roles

Current Special Program Access (PAR)

Certified Control Account Manager (CAM)

Experience using Jira, Kanban

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00

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.