Job Description

Description

Northrop Grumman, Mission Systems is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 2 to support the Navigation and Lifecycle business unit. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Program Managers are responsible for coordination and management of all phases of execution, from inception (proposal development) through completion (contract closeout). This program manager will be responsible for production, repairs, spares and NRE supporting, but not limited to, major prime contractors, commercial and international (FMS/DCS) contracts.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
bull; Adherence to all internal processes for Program Management
bull; Leading and directing a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT)
bull; Completion and tracking of Contract Requirements Traceability Matrix
bull; Development and adherence to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
bull; Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools
bull; Submission of program performance in internal reporting systems (i.e. IPRS)
bull; Coordination of Contract Change Board activities internally and with the customer, to include Engineering Change Proposals (ECP)
bull; Government Property (GFE, CFE, etc.) tracking and management
bull; Development and delivery of presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
bull; Knowledge and execution of a variety of proposal and contract types (FFP, CPFF)
bull; Proposal development / capture planning and strategy
bull; Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
bull; Negotiation and establishment of schedule milestones, payment, and other key contract terms and conditions.
bull; Development of customer relationships and cultivation of customer intimacy
bull; Support Annual Operating Plan (AOP)/Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) definition
bull; Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
bull; Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
bull; Conducting thorough risk amp; opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
bull; Collaboration with manufacturing to ensure contract delivery dates are met
Qualification

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor 39;s Degree and 5 years rsquo;, or Master rsquo;s and 2 years rsquo; experience supporting Department of Defense, Government contracts, or project management in other industries.
* Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
* Demonstrated success aligning teams, organizations or employee resource groups to achieve a common goal.
* Experience managing production, repair, overhaul and spares programs
* 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 program.
* 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 program.
* The ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.
* The ability to define, document, analyze, trace, prioritize, and confirm requirements throughout the entire program life cycle
* The ability to plan for, identify, estimate, cost, acquire, schedule, and retire resources needed to satisfy program requirements within organizational constraints.
* Must have or be able to obtain an active DoD Secret or higher clearance
* The ability to identify, select, direct and manage subcontract and supply chain elements of the program in a manner that supports program goals and company strategy
* 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 needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

* The ability to recognize and respond to customer needs in order to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives.
* The ability to identify, orchestrate, coordinate and controls the management activities and processes that integrate program interdependencies throughout their life cycle to achieve successful program completion.
* The ability to plan and execute a project quality management system to satisfy quality requirements and create a project value system, which emphasizes prevention over inspection and continuous process improvement.
* The ability to establish and apply a technical performance baseline to monitor and compare key program technical performance measures, assess program and product status, and take appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline.
* The ability to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all of the work required and only the work required is performed.
* The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance.
* Working knowlede of Microsoft Suite; including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
* Working knowledge of Tableau
* Experience making presentations to various levels including Senior Management
* MBA

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