Program Manager 1
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Program Manager Level 1 to support the production and sustainment of our legacy programs in our Northridge, CA location. This position has a 100% on-site requirement, no hybrid or remote work.
The primary objective will be to balance multiple legacy programs with various customers, including international clients, ensuring the successful delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule while maintaining all technical requirements. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.
Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Key responsibilities include managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of legacy programs and subsystems, and are expanded to include:
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives for production and sustainment of legacy programs
Measuring and reporting program performance across several programs, addressing the unique needs of different customers
Working with supply chain and engineering to resolve technical challenges and obsolescence issues inherent to a legacy program.
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions across multiple programs
Creation, review, and finalization of program Statements of Work that reflect the nuances of multiple customer requirements
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements, ensuring alignment across various initiatives
Establishment and management of program baselines, catering to the specific needs of the customer
Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methodologies and tools for multiple programs
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information effectively across different contracts
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives in compliance with various customer requirements
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Ensuring program teams understand and adhere to contract scope and manage changes through control board activities across all legacy programs
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules tailored to multiple legacy programs
Conducting thorough risk and opportunity management practices, including identification, mitigation, and realization of program-specific risks across several programs and customers
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Cultivating customer relationships to develop further opportunities within diverse customer communities, including international markets
Developing new business opportunities through long-term strategic planning, capture planning, and the development of proposals and business plans that reflect the legacy program focus
Desired Attributes:
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage teams daily and communicate effectively with leadership regarding status, awareness, and escalations of multiple programs
The ability to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all of the work required and only the work required is performed across various programs
The ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct, and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations for a diverse set of customers
Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with a positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers and within the organization across multiple initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience OR a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager within a legacy program context
Basic competency in Project Management skills and toolsets
Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. (US Citizenship is a requirement)
Preferred Qualifications:
A degree in a science, engineering, or a business program
Experience in the aerospace/defense industry or within the Department of Defense or NASA
PMP® certification
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile methodologies
Active Security Clearance
Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,900.00 - $194,900.00The 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.
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- Short-Term Disability
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- Adoption Leave
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- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
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