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 Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Program Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aerostructures organization.

This Program Manger 3 role is located onsite in Beavercreek, Ohio, and cannot be performed remotely.

Manage a team of individuals to deliver a critical subassembly to one of our nation’s strategic deterrent platforms. Execute a program baseline with strong emphasis on programmatic discipline and fundamentals to deliver product on time and within budget.  This individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals from program and business management to engineering and manufacturing teams. Additionally, cross-coordination with external customer and stakeholder organizations will also be required, with strong emphasis on building a relationship based on past performance and trust.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical and Programmatic execution of an Interdepartmental Work Order (IWO) statement of work with emphasis on adherence to on-time and on-budget cost and schedule performanceCultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer communityDeveloping new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plansEstablishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations, including establishing a regular program rhythm for technical, financial and programmatic reviews at all levels, both internal and external, to report progress and mitigate issues.Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditionsDevelopment and adherence to master plans and schedulesConducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

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:

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 belowRelated experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers, aerospace manufacturing, project management, or program management3 years of formal management experience in product team leadership, or program management, or subcontract management team leadershipDemonstrated collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical and programmatic challenges in a development environmentAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the businessExperience working with major prime customers especially with sophisticated user customers

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD secret security clearanceComposite and or advanced materials product experienceCommunication:  The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needsIssue & Problem Resolution:  The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the programRequirements:  The ability to define, document, analyze, trace, prioritize, and confirm requirements throughout the entire program life cycleRisk & Opportunity:  The ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the programComposite and or advanced materials product experience

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $255,000.00

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.