Northrop Grumman
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Program Manager 1 for our Sentinel Program Leadership Team to support the Sentinel (was Ground Based Strategic Deterrent) Program in our Propulsion Systems Business Unit at our Promontory, UT campus.
This position is 100% on-site.
We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry.
This Sentinel Program Manager will be supporting the continued development, manufacturing and test of three new medium-class solid propulsion rocket motors (SRMs) in support of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel prime contract. This Position includes providing support and leadership to matrixed and multi-disciplined teams. Emphasis will initially be Program Deliverables to support the expanded number and scope of contract deliverables (associated with recent Replans) with opportunities to grow in other responsibilities in the Sentinel Program Management Office over time.
The Program Manager will work closely with program team leadership and team members to execute the expanded design documentation and contract deliverables at Propulsion Systems. This position includes interfacing with Program IPT (Integrated Product Team) and VSET (Value Stream Element Team) leads and share accountability for quality, schedule and technical execution.
Lead successful program execution by managing risk, safety, quality, schedule, technical performance, and cost to meet requirements on time and within budget
Proactively identify, assess, and resolve program issues and risks; drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo to achieve results
Serve as a primary customer interface, ensuring issues are resolved and requirements changes are managed in alignment with business objectives, contract terms, regulations, and internal guidelines
Balance the interests of the customer, the business, and employees while representing the program and organization in a professional manner
Support management of the program team, including coaching, conflict resolution, performance feedback, and initiating corrective actions when needed
Coordinate cross-functional activities (e.g., contracts, finance, engineering, operations) to ensure alignment and effective execution of program tasks
Develop, maintain, and execute program plans and schedules, including performance to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and critical milestones
Communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with functional and technical leads to drive technical excellence, balance risk, and deliver required performance
Utilize division and program management systems to track progress, remove roadblocks, and keep the program moving forward
Support business development by delivering on-time, on-cost performance and leveraging existing scope to grow and win additional work
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or Business with 5 years’ experience supporting US government contracts
Two plus years’ experience in Program or Project Management, or team lead
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve single objective
Ability to develop workflows
Familiarity with Program Management methodologies such as EVMS
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
In-depth understanding of customer requirements, both technically and contractual, to ensure customer needs are met
Ability to integrate AI into existing workflows to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and streamline routine tasks
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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.
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