Northrop Grumman Australia · 2 months ago
Sentinel - Program Manager 2 - LVSMT Support - 15979
United States-Utah-Roy
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $203K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading defense systems company that offers revolutionary opportunities to work on impactful technologies. They are seeking a Program Manager 2 to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program, overseeing technical performance baselines and managing communications with stakeholders while ensuring project success.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Control Account Manager (CAM) for a critical IWO (internal work order) supplier, NG Launch Vehicles (LV)
Supports and monitors technical performance baselines, while compare key IWO/subcontract technical performance measures, assesses execution status, and takes appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline
Identifies and addresses impacts through a systematic and proactive approach to Risk and Opportunity Management
Communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves issues across all functional elements within the IMT (IWO Management Team), including the supplier
Manages and balances communications with stakeholders through organized and disciplined processes ensuring that Subcontract information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored, and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets Subcontract and stakeholder needs while protecting the company’s contractual rights
Effectively plans, defines, establishes, communicates, monitors, and controls scope to ensure that all of the work required and only the work required, is performed
Addresses subcontract uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling, manages, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the life cycle of the Subcontract
Oversee and provide financial control and maintenance of budgets including EVMS metrics (specifically IPMDAR evaluation and reviewing leading/lagging metrics and how they can be applied to performance management) and Variance Explanations as a Control Account Manager for your supplier
Effectively plans, defines, establishes, communicates, monitors and controls scope by establishing and controlling changes to the IWO/Subcontract Baseline
Analyzes changes to balance technical, cost, schedule, quality requirements and develops alternatives that address program needs and expectations
Prepares higher level management briefings and develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and tools for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and customers
Interprets schedules from suppliers to understand impact on program schedule and milestones
Key leader in developing and reviewing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs)
Develops and maintains Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Reviews supplier proposal responses, including performing technical evaluations, reviewing supplier Basis of Estimates (BOEs), overall proposal quality reviews, and attending proposal related reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, or master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years in lieu of degree
U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries
Experience leading projects and managing cross functional teams, budgets, and schedules
Preferred
Master's degree in MBA/STEM
Advance degrees and/or certifications is a plus
PMP Certification
Minimum of 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against cost and schedule
Demonstrated understanding of Lean, Agile or Six Sigma Tools
Experience with specific tools available for Subcontract management associated with the terms and conditions of the Subcontract (Award Fee/incentive fee flow downs, supplier assessment/evaluation, Corrective Action Requests, Letters of Concern, etc.)
Proficiency in driving programmatic battle rhythm
Customer-focused mindset with proven leadership skills and excellent communication skills
Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, development and adherence to master plans and schedules, budget tracking, risk and opportunity management)
Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization
Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Manage multiple projects concurrently in meeting customer requirements/expectations
Experience managing a Program effort or Major Subcontract (in either a supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role)
Financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management system
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase