Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman

3.2

(26)

Huntsville, AL

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    Position summary

    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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for you to join our team as a Program Manager for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) in Huntsville, AL. IBCS, which integrates disparate sensors and effectors, is the centerpiece of the US Army's modernization of air and missile defense.
    As a Program Manager, you will directly report up to the US IBCS program leadership and be responsible for all programmatic elements including cost, technical and schedule performance. You will lead initiatives to drive out cost, control risk and effectively implement change. You will interface with program leadership, the product line team, functional leadership, and external customer stakeholders.
    Key Responsibilities:
    The essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

    • Leads the successful execution of programmatic elements within your program(s)

    • Accountable for achieving program cost, schedule, and technical requirements

    • Leads initiatives to drive out cost in all facets of the business area, from production to software support functions, and effectively implement change

    • Performs ROI calculations and determines whether to use program funds or pursue alternative funding if applicability is sufficiently broad

    • Leads comprehensive development and management of program risk & opportunity, inclusive of risk mitigation activities and opportunity realization activities

    • Collaborates with Product Line to oversee change activities, optimize CCBs, etc. for nature and phase of program

    • CAM responsibility for program management elements of the assigned program(s)
      Basic Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of program management leadership experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of program management experience OR 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

    • Demonstrated leadership within a large, cross-functional matrix organization

    • Experience in program-level financial management and reporting (Earned Value Management, Control Account Management, Risk Management)

    • Demonstrated executive communication, presentation, and collaboration skills

    • Active Secret clearance
      Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience leading programs through multiple product lifecycle stages, including development, transition to production, and sustainment

    • Familiarity with command and control systems and air and missile defense

    • Experience working with the US Army

    • Program management experience on an ACAT-1 program

    • 7+ years of program management experience

    • Understanding of organizational financial management and reporting (Annual Operating Plan)

    • Experience in resource planning and staffing to plan

    • Proven ability to manage and lead program managers

    • Proposal development experience

    • Agile experience and training

    • Project Management Professional certification, or similar
      *Salary Range: *$178,500 - $267,700
      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.
      Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

    Why you should apply for a job to Northrop Grumman:

  • 93% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Back-up Care Advantage offers employees a safety net for those days when regular care arrangements fall through.
  • Sitter City offers access to babysitters, dog walkers & caregivers who can assist with special needs, companion care, housekeeping & more.
  • We’ve partnered with College Coach, an organization that can assist employees and their families through important educational challenges.