Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
F-35 Program Manager RIO Manager 3 - R10211140
Northrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking a Manager 3 for their F-35 program. This role involves overseeing the overall F-35 Risks, Issues, and Opportunity (RIO) Management process and requires collaboration with various disciplines to ensure effective risk management throughout the program's lifecycle.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Owns overall quality and validity of all program vetted Risks/Issues/Opportunities
Performs independent assessment all aspects of technical, cost, and schedule impacts of risks, issues, and opportunities
Works collaboratively with risk owners and associated CAMs to meet risk mitigation and opportunity development commitments
Provides horizontal and vertical integration of the RIO SOW for each of the operating units and IPTs
Executes a proactive risk identification process and to understand and evaluate new affordability opportunities and developments
Ensure adherence/compliance of program RIO process against corporate and sector procedures
Verify and support all aspects of corporate, sector and DCMA audits on the risk, issues, and opportunities process
Maintains and responsible of the Risks, Issues, and Opportunity management plan
Troubleshoot and administrative management of the program-selected RIO tool
Develop and deliver F-35 Risks, Issues, and Opportunity training as required
Act as primary contact for all program RIO activities, including leadership reviews and customer reviews
Lead program wide monthly review boards for Risks, Issues and Opportunity
Be the thought leader and provide guidance / advises for all RIO related activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master's degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below
Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
Must have experience with risk, issue, and opportunity development
Must have knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally: managing projects, scheduling, budget
Must have at least 5 years formal Leadership experience in a People Leadership role
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to develop and influence project team relationships
Experience of familiarity with aircraft production, supply chain, engineering, software development, and product support
F-35 Program Familiarity
Program Integration and Risk Management experience
Proficient in AS Sector Tracking Risk, Issues, and Opportunity (TRIO) Tool
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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