RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems and technology that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 are making history.

 

Northrop Grumman’s Defense sector is looking for a SDS Program Excellence Manager 3 to support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.

What you'll get to do: 

The SDS Program Excellence Manager is responsible for shaping and supporting efforts to enhance program performance by leveraging processes, tools, coaching and PM Development resources across the SDS Division. This role will report into the SDS Program Excellence Director.

Primary roles and responsibilities include:

Transform and drive program execution rigor to enable sustainable profitable growth and consistently execute commitments.

Mitigate current and near-term programmatic risk while building long-term program excellence capability and culture.

Develop world class program managers by investing in tools, processes, knowledge, and skill building enabling results driven decision making.

Operate as Independent oversight with implementation authority & process accountability.

Develop and execute program manager evaluation and training programs spanning CAMs to senior director levels

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience; Master's Degree and 6 years' experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree

3 years in a formal management role

Expertise in program execution, earned value management, change management, risk management, and stakeholder management

Experience managing projects / programs across with different customers across multiple phases of the program life cycle

Experience briefing executives and managing expectations

Ability to travel up to 25% per month.

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope. Must have the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a program manager or IPT lead in a development program

Strong execution track record as a PM

Experience in start up or recovery situations that required review and enhancement of metrics, processes, ops tempo, and decision making tools/products

Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

 

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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.