Sentinel - Program Manager 3 (16655)
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 Defense Systems is seeking a Program Manager 3 to coordinate and lead Production Operations activities with the System Test Team. This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:
The STT Production Operations Program Manager 3 will be responsible for leading the development of engineering products facilitating Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD), Lab stand-up and support and ensuring planning and materials are available to support the test program. Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of production operations aspects specific to System Test.
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Additional responsibilities include:
Providing leadership and excellence oversight for a growing a team focused on developing and maturing deployment plans and work instructions.
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
Work closely with the Sentinel project leads and other core organization leads in defining, executing, and growing the organization's people and business
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
Measuring and reporting program performance
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business
Transition innovative solutions, technologies, and advanced concepts for US strategic deterrence interests for product development and fielding
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; master's degree and 6 years' experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Must have 6 years of experience with leading/developing DoD weapon system design, procurement, build, test, or field
Must have 6 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
Experience leading ICBM modification and/or deployment programs
Experience with design analysis cycles, cost versus capability trade studies, and multi-discipline design integration
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
Experience with risk management databases, engineering concepts, and engineering developmental tools such as: finite element analysis, computer aided design, product life cycle management, requirements management
Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization
Ability to develop and manage the following: Basis of Estimate (BOE), Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Experience managing people preferred
10 years minimum experience engineering ICBM systems
3 Years experience deploying ICBM systems
Master of Science and/or Engineering in STEM
Experience with detailed design and engineering
Experience with NX, CPLM, ABAQUS, ANSYS, DOORS, and CAMEO
Active Top Secret DoD Security Clearance; current Special Program Access (PAR)
Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00The 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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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