Northrop Grumman's Flight Systems Post-Boost, Payloads and Protections Operating Unit is seeking a Senior Manager of Program Management to lead Sentinel Post-Boost Integrated Product Team (IPT) activity and partner with subcontract management team (SMT) leads and functional engineering operations to perform Sentinel tasking at the Huntsville, AL and Space Park, CA campuses. As a key leader in the Operating Unit the selected candidate will also oversee team activity to identify, capture, develop, and execute new and follow-on business. The position will interface with other Strategic Deterrence Systems (SDS) Division Flight Systems Business Unit teams and SDS engineering Functional Home Room (FHR) organizations.This leadership opportunity will be located in either Roy, UT, Huntsville, AL, or Manhattan Beach, CA.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What you will get to do:
The leader of this exciting and challenging role will be responsible for:
Focus on developing increased customer intimacy for the customer base by leading the Flight Systems Post-Boost IPT and partnering with System Program Office (SPO) Government leadership
Coordinating with SDS Engineering FHR organizations regarding current and projected staffing needs to execute IPT activity and drive employee engagement and effectiveness
Partnering with SMT Leads to oversee and adjust Post-Boost IPT activity being performed by Aerojet and other key suppliers
Interface with and advocate for the Post-Boost Attitude Control Module Production Operations & Manufacturing and Test leadership teams in Huntsville and Space Park to deliver maximum capability across the Sentinel program and SDS
Profit & Loss management to include monitoring earned value management system metrics and compiling Monthly and Quarterly financial reports to support annual sales projections, comprehensive estimates at complete, and long range strategic plans
Developing and supporting growth strategies for Payloads and Protections Sentinel and adjacent program opportunities
Execute program activity in a manner that meets or exceeds Northrop Grumman yearly financial goals and customer requirements
Oversee the preparation of new and restructure/modification proposals and guide proposal teams to develop executable program plans balancing risk and affordability
Grow the Post-Boost portfolio to drive profitable revenue growth and maximized annual sales
Support the development and refinement of program management and project control processes and procedures
Participate in programmatic and technical governance boards and assist engineers with executing change management
Lead Post-Boost IPT activities to execute upcoming flight tests and to scale for production
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 of related experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Direct work experience with Department of War Government personnel
Demonstrable history of versatile and dynamic leadership and the ability to forge strong customer and teammate relationships and to build, maintain, and motivate a high-performance execution team
Strong communication skills
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret or higher clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM
Candidate should be a strong collaborator with the ability to work across multiple areas within Northrop Grumman and be comfortable navigating a matrixed environment
Ability to advocate and influence government acquisition plans and create new business capture strategies
Experience in identifying and mitigating performance risks while operating in a demanding, high-paced environment with minimal supervision
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Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $289,600.00The 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.