Program Managers are responsible for assisting in the leadership/support of all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:
Supports cost and schedule oversight of suppliers and internal partners
Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Managing Capital budgets and reporting on cost and schedule progress
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
Measuring and reporting program performance
Delivering presentations to executive management and other program stakeholders
Providing input to the Program Manager regarding the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Overseeing identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Working with the Program Manager and Business Management team on development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Ensuring program adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
2 years' 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
2 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Active Top Secret Clearance required at the time of application
US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of external and/or internal supplier management experience
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00
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.
