Program Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman, Defense Systems, Strategic and Mobile Command and Control Operating Unit has opportunities for Program Manager 2 positions for multiple programs. These individuals will report into the Strategic and Nuclear Command and Control Business Area Manager. The Program Manager(s) will ensure that all software systems engineering, business management, mission assurance, staffing, and supply chain activities are executed to meet program requirements for cost, schedule, and technical performance. The individual should be experienced in all aspects of the software systems engineering process utilizing an Agile DevSecOps approach. The ability to lead diverse teams and a strong leadership background is required. This role requires a strong customer relationship and the ability to communicate well at executive levels.

The Program manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating Agile teams to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering agile software that provide exceptional value to users. The PM may be responsible for managing several concurrent high visibility actions using Agile methods in a fast-paced environment.

Program managers are responsible for coordination and management of all phases of execution, from inception (proposal development) through completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage software development and delivery on large, complex software applications consisting of multiple Agile Teams. Software deliveries will often require integration with other applications developed and maintained by other Contractors.
• Establish, maintain, and expand strong customer relationships via face-to-face meetings, informal tag-ups, and open communication
• Ensure successful management and execution of their program(s) including cost, schedule, and performance
• Cultivate a culture of individual and program continuous improvement
• Focus on the timely delivery of working software
• Prepare and deliver contract deliverables and progress reports
• Manage complex risks/issues and develop risk mitigation and corrective action plans
• Adherence to all NG internal processes for program management
• Development and delivery of presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders
• Knowledge and execution of a variety of proposal and contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M)
• Proposal development / capture planning and growth strategy
• Negotiation and establishment of schedule milestones, payment, and other key contract terms and conditions.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in a technical discipline (equivalent experience may be considered) with 7+ years of experience managing programs and leading successful complex programs in a high-tech development environment with multi-function teams.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience successfully managing programs implementing software applications using Agile methodologies.
• Experience overseeing multi-functional teams with at least 5-9 team members each
• Experience leading projects utilizing Agile/DevSecOps methods and tools; software development with continuous integration/continuous delivery and automated test frameworks.
• Demonstrated success aligning teams, organizations, or employee resource groups to achieve a common goal.
• Experience managing 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.
• 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 plan for, identify, estimate, cost, acquire, schedule, and retire resources needed to satisfy program requirements within organizational constraints.
• 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.
• Demonstrated success with cultivating customer intimacy and confidence, preferably with the AFNWC NCC customers
• Must possess a Top-Secret clearance based on a Special Background Investigation and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MA or MS with 10+ years of experience managing programs
• PMI PMP
• PMI-ACP
• Management experience in Functional Management, Engineering Management, or Program Management
• Prior experience with Proposal development / capture planning and growth strategy

Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00

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.