Program Manager 1 - Deployables - Oxnard, CA

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

The Northrop Grumman Space Components, Deployables Operating Unit is a leading supplier of advanced Deployable Reflectors, Solar Arrays, Boom and other structures and mechanisms for Spacecraft and other space-related applications. In addition, the unit also designs and produces microwave EW and slotted waveguide antennas for aircraft. We are seeking a Program Manager to support operations in our Oxnard, CA, facility.

Overview
Reporting to the Deployables Director of Programs or Program Management Product Leader in Oxnard, the Program Manager 1 will be responsible for managing key programs within the Oxnard business portfolio, notably large Deployable Reflectors and Booms. This PM1 will require technical expertise, strong leadership potential and collaborative people skills with the proven ability experience to work within a technically dynamic, high-growth, fast-paced and strategically important operating unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phases
• Transition designs to manufacturing, working with the technical team to identify ways to streamline manufacturing and assembly processes, achieving required delivery rates and reduced cost targets
• Develop and execute to project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts
• Work with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirements
• Brief internal and external customers and leadership on progress of work assigned
• Lead failure root cause analysis and corrective actions as needed
• Track and report on program performance metrics including EACs and schedule performance
• Establish milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules
• Identify program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
• Work closely with leadership to ensure full compliance with Division, Corporate, and Government policies

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline
• 1 - 3+ years of Program or Project Management experience or similar (e.g. Lead IPT (Integrated Product Team), or Lead NPT (New Product Team) or Systems Engineering lead
• Experience in design for manufacturing and transition to production programs
• Gated design development experience (PDR, CDR)
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and MS Project
• US Citizenship is a requirement for employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Space Deployable Structures and Mechanisms

Working Environment & Physical Demands:

• Travel to customer site up to 5-10% of the time both domestic and international as required
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of times and light physical effort as required

Salary Range: $119,600 USD - $179,400 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.