Role and Responsibilities
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion
Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Communicates program metrics, needs, and issues through multiple levels of corporate management utilizing company tools and processes
Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
Establishes milestones, identifies program problems, and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules
Works with other PMs to coordinate staffing across programs based on program priorities set by the Execution Manager
Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas
Controls expenditures within limitation of project budget
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and eight years of experience in project/task management Experience with Defense/Government contracts
Demonstrated experience serving in a formal program or project leadership role, such as Project Lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Cost Account Manager (CAM), or equivalent, with responsibility for delivering against defined technical, contractual, cost, schedule, and/or performance requirements.
Familiarity with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, e.g. Costpoint or SAP. Has the ability to efficiently navigate the system, enter program data, and obtain metrics needed to manage the program.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks
Adept at handling conflict resolution within a program
Impeccable ethics in business conduct; ability to lead by example and foster ethical behavior at all times
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
Operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and the ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers in the business area
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically
Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree and/or PhD in a STEM discipline
Experience with Agile Project Management and/or Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Experience in optical systems integration
PMP certification
Active Top Secret security clearance
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Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00
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.
