Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Programs Level I to support the Armament Systems/Ammunition organization/business unit located in Plymouth, MN. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.
The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. The primary responsibility of this Program Manager position will be the execution of Medium Caliber and/or Large Caliber International Co-Production programs.
Responsibilities
Lead all phases of the program life cycle from inception through startup, execution, and completion. Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community. Develop new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans. Propose, plan, and execute to performance management baseline. Establish a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations. Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives. Measure and report program performance. Manage EVMS and Control Account Management (CAM) functions. Manage development of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and its utilization to execute the program on schedule. Manage thorough risk and opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization. Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders. Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions. Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test. Create, review, and finalize the program Statement of Work and other associated program management artifacts. Identify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements. Establish and manage the program and subordinate baselines. Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methodologies and tools. Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning. Manage suppliers to meet program objectives. Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards. Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or Master’s degree and 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government or International contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries. Prior experience in Co-Production pursuit, capture, and execution. Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager. Demonstrated financial management skills/knowledge including development and control of program budgets, schedules, and the ability to recognize and capture program changes. Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office products. US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance. Able to travel both internationally and domestically up to 25%. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field. Working experience supporting international contracts. Prior experience with large or medium caliber military armaments, or related systems including development, transition to production, and production experience. Demonstrated history of effective and productive customer relationships. Experience with International Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) proposals/contracts. Experienced with Earned Value Management Concepts and Techniques. Experienced with Risk and Opportunity Management Concepts and Techniques. 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.
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Lead all phases of the program life cycle from inception through startup, execution, and completion. Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community. Develop new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans. Propose, plan, and execute to performance management baseline. Establish a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations. Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives. Measure and report program performance. Manage EVMS and Control Account Management (CAM) functions. Manage development of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and its utilization to execute the program on schedule. Manage thorough risk and opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization. Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders. Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions. Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test. Create, review, and finalize the program Statement of Work and other associated program management artifacts. Identify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements. Establish and manage the program and subordinate baselines. Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methodologies and tools. Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning. Manage suppliers to meet program objectives. Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards. Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or Master’s degree and 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government or International contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries. Prior experience in Co-Production pursuit, capture, and execution. Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager. Demonstrated financial management skills/knowledge including development and control of program budgets, schedules, and the ability to recognize and capture program changes. Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office products. US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance. Able to travel both internationally and domestically up to 25%. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field. Working experience supporting international contracts. Prior experience with large or medium caliber military armaments, or related systems including development, transition to production, and production experience. Demonstrated history of effective and productive customer relationships. Experience with International Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) proposals/contracts. Experienced with Earned Value Management Concepts and Techniques. Experienced with Risk and Opportunity Management Concepts and Techniques. 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.
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