Full-Time

Manager Programs 2

Posted on 2/18/2025

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$149.4k - $224k/yr

+ Overtime + Shift Differential + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Bonus + Long Term Incentives

Senior, Expert

Palatine, IL, USA

Relocation assistance may be available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years’, or Master’s Degree and 6 years’ experience supporting Department of Defense, Government contracts, or project management in other industries.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated success aligning teams, organizations or employee resource groups to achieve a common goal.
  • The ability to identify, select, direct and manage subcontract and supply chain elements of the program in a manner that supports program goals and company strategy.
  • 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.
  • The ability to plan for, identify, estimate, cost, acquire, schedule, and retire resources needed to satisfy program requirements within organizational constraints.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Adherence to all internal processes for Program Management
  • Leading and directing a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT)
  • Completion and tracking of the Contract Requirements Traceability Matrix
  • Development and adherence to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
  • Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools
  • Submission of program performance in internal reporting systems (i.e. IPRS)
  • Coordination of Contract Change Board activities internally and with the customer, to include Engineering Change Proposals (ECP)
  • Government Property (GFE, CFE, etc.) tracking and management
  • Development and delivery of presentations to customers, suppliers, management, and other program stakeholders
  • Knowledge and execution of a variety of proposal and contract types (FFP, CPFF)
  • Proposal development / capture planning and strategy
  • Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
  • Negotiation and establishment of schedule milestones, payment, and other key contract terms and conditions.
  • Development of customer relationships and cultivation of customer intimacy.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience managing production and/or subcontractors in either a program management or functional management role.
  • Background in and knowledge of electronic warfare systems.
  • 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.
  • The ability to manage 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 identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program.
  • The ability to recognize and respond to customer needs to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives.
  • The ability to identify, orchestrate, coordinate and controls the management activities and processes that integrate program interdependencies throughout their life cycle to achieve successful program completion.
  • The ability to plan and execute a project quality management system to satisfy quality requirements and create a project value system which emphasizes prevention over inspection and continuous process improvement.
  • The ability to define, document, analyze, trace, prioritize, and confirm requirements throughout the entire program life cycle.
  • The ability to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all the work required and only the work required is performed.
  • The ability to establish and apply a technical performance baseline to monitor and compare key program technical performance measures, assess program and product status, and take appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space. The company develops and integrates complex systems for government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Their products work by combining cutting-edge technology with extensive research and development to create comprehensive solutions tailored to specific defense needs. Unlike many competitors, Northrop Grumman emphasizes long-term contracts, which offer a stable revenue stream and allow for ongoing innovation. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market by continuously advancing technology and meeting the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation in AI technologies.
  • Growing interest in space exploration opens new markets for Northrop Grumman's space systems.
  • U.S. defense budget increase aligns with Northrop Grumman's nuclear modernization projects.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Palantir's AI systems may challenge Northrop Grumman's defense technology market share.
  • Unmanned fighters like YFQ-42 may disrupt traditional aerospace defense models.
  • Oerlikon's advancements in metal additive manufacturing could increase competition in efficiency.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space technologies.
  • The company has a strong track record with government contracts and defense solutions.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified segments ensure a stable and varied revenue stream.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

Company News

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MarketBeat
Mar 8th, 2025
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