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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Program Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our organization/business unit supporting the Strike Program on site in Melbourne, FL.
Please Note: This position is on-site in Melbourne, FL and cannot be performed
remotely due to the nature of the role.
The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on schedule and on cost, 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.
Job Responsibilities:
Product Build IPT Leaders are responsible for leading a multidisciplined team for requirements, development, production, and testing of the Strike Manufacturing Team. The Strike Manufacturing Operations Leader responsibilities include but are not limited to:
IPT leadership & execution
- Lead and direct cross-functional Strike Manufacturing Operations IPTs to achieve program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
- Plan and execute the team’s statement of work; remove cross-functional constraints and resolve execution issues.
Program management (cost/schedule/performance)
- Establish and manage budgets, milestones, and master schedules; ensure targets are realistic and achievable.
- Monitor, measure, and report program performance; identify problems and drive solutions (including resource allocation).
- Serve as Cost Account Manager for the Product Build IPT, including P&L responsibility across program stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate, transparent financial reporting and develop business case analyses for cost/schedule mitigation decisions.
- Maintain strong communications with Program Office leadership, customers, and audit agencies.
- Prepare and deliver briefings/presentations to customers, executive leadership, and other stakeholders.
Risk & opportunity management
- Own the team’s risk/issue/opportunity process (identify, mitigate, realize, and track to closure).
Contracts & compliance
- Participate in negotiations for contracts/changes, specifications, budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms/conditions.
- Ensure adherence to internal processes/policies and applicable industry standards; manage Government/customer-furnished property or information.
Continuous improvement, quality & customer satisfaction
- Establish manufacturing/design criteria that support continuous improvement.
- Deliver quality products and customer satisfaction.
We offer flexible work arrangements with multiple shift options, phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below:
Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
3 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal within quality, schedule, and cost requirements.
Earn Value Management Systems (EVMS) Knowledge.
MS Office Suite Experience (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determine by the company.
Preferred Qualifications:
Program\Project Management experience within an IPT work environment.
Experience communicating verbally, written, and visually with contract stakeholders and multiple levels of leadership.
Knowledge of Northrop Grumman Manufacturing & Operations Policies and Procedures.
Experience with Change/Configuration Management and managing through the change board process.
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Usage and SAP Knowledge.
Certified CAM &/or Prior EVMS Certification or demonstrated capability.
A degree in a science, engineering, or a business program.
Experience with Government contracting and supplier management.
Experience with aircraft build processes and documentation.
Experience leading manufacturing and flight-test activities.
Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance or higher last investigated within the last 5 years.
Special Program Access.
