Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is looking for a Manager Programs Level 1 to support the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) operating unit. The position can be at either the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida or Ronkonkoma, New York locations.

The Northrop Grumman PS&C business unit is based in Elkton, Maryland and began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. There are also two other facilities in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and in Ronkonkoma, New York.

The Program Manager will be expected to manage full programs and/or segments of a program in the Ramjet Systems market area for the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) Operating Unit. Duties include ensuring delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule and achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises/manages staff assigned/matrixed to the program.
• Provides objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines & general policies.
• Plans and assesses program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large delivery order or mid-size contract.
• Oversees projects and task assigned to the organizational group performed by non-exempt and/or exempt employees. Becomes directly involved only when required to assist in meeting schedules or to resolve technical or operational problems.
• Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Accomplishes results through lower-level subordinates or through experienced exempt employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Functions as an advisor regarding tasks, projects, and operations. Becomes actively involved in daily operations only when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.
• Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning specific phases of projects or contracts.
• Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal external representatives concerning specifics operations.

Recommended Attributes:

• Business Acumen: The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of developing market strategies
• Communications: 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
• Program Growth: The ability to recognize and respond to customer needs in order to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives.
• Risk & Opportunity: The ability to address portfolio 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 for the Market Area.
• Customer intimacy: Consistently makes time to seek and incorporate input from customers and understand their expectations. Demonstrates commitment and energy to meet customer needs. Builds strong relationships with strategic partners and key suppliers. Guides program team and support functions on how to take action to satisfy customer expectations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience, or Master’s and at least 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries

• 2 or more years of 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 leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical background and/or experience in development of propulsion systems
• PMP certification
• Active Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.