RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Space Systems is seeking an experienced Program Manager 3 to serve as the Next Generation Launch Equipment (NGLE) Program Manager within the Targets and Interceptors Operating Unit (OU). This critical role is based out of Chandler, AZ within the Launch Systems Business Unit. The NGLE Program Manager will be responsible for management and growth of existing NGLE scope.

The NGLE Program Manager’s primary responsibilities are to execute and manage cost, schedule, and technical performance within program constraints including:  

Lead daily execution of the Launch Systems BU within the NGLE program, reporting to the Interceptors Director and serving as the primary Intercompany Work Order (IWO) interface to internal customers

Drive program performance against operational and financial targets using Earned Value Management, master‑plan scheduling, and disciplined cost‑control on both fixed‑price and cost‑plus contracts

Build and sustain a cross‑functional organization that meets customer requirements, integrates internal/external partners, and allocates/optimizes workforce and resources.

Define, track, and close program requirements; manage supplier and teammate deliverables to ensure on‑time, on‑budget execution.

Measure, report, and continuously improve program health through risk‑opportunity management including identification, mitigation and realization in partnership with the chief engineer

Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test

Ensure all manufacturing and test facilities needed to support product deliverables are stood up in time to meet build and test objectives

Engage stakeholders – deliver presentations to customers, executive leadership, and other stakeholders; cultivate customer relationships to uncover further business opportunities.

Partner with Global Supply Chain to negotiate contracts, manage specifications, schedule milestones, and oversee supplier performance; administer GFE/CFE assets per policy.

Lead and mentor the program team, making decisions that safeguard the financial bottom line, boost employee morale, and secure mission success

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 9 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in related industries; OR a 7 years’ experience with a Master’s degree

5 years’ experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, cost account manager, or Program/Project Manager

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting and experience

Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and succinctly to customer, government, and corporate senior leadership

Ability to travel up to 25%

Active Secret Clearance is required at the time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a STEM or MBA

Deep knowledge of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) organization and familiarity with both the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program and Golden Dome for America

Extensive experience with design and production of launch support equipment, especially high volume, high complexity of electrical racks, cables and equipment

10+ years of progressive program management leadership across engineering, manufacturing, business operations, and mission assurance functions

Proven record of delivering large, fixed price and cost plus programs on schedule and within budget, with disciplined cost control expertise

Strong customer relation skills: adept at expectation management, coalition building with government customers, senior staff, and major suppliers

Demonstrated experience in multi-disciplinary team building and organizational leadership of large teams

Effective communication and mentoring skills to lead highly successful technical teams while addressing large and complex programmatic challenges

Experience in senior leadership roles on MDA missile defense programs, overseeing complex technical and programmatic challenges

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00

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.