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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Missile Production Program Managers (Multiple Levels)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$133K/yr - $290K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is currently seeking Missile Production Program Managers for their Advanced Weapons Business Unit. The role involves leading and managing the production of advanced missile systems, overseeing contract execution, and ensuring program performance aligns with cost and schedule objectives.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives

Manage DoD customer relationships

Measure and report program performance

Develop and brief executive level presentations to customer leadership, executive management, and other program stakeholders

Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions

Support and at times lead the development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools

Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning

Coordinate with Government Property team in support of Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)

Support the management of Intercompany Work Order (IWO) and Independent Suppliers to meet program objectives

Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards

Support and at times lead the development and adherence to master plans and integrated master schedules

Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

Support and lead proposal preparation process as required

Qualification

Program ManagementProduction ManagementEarned Value ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipRisk & Opportunity ManagementProposal DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementCustomer IntimacyHigh ResilienceBusiness AcumenCapture ManagementCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of program management experience OR a master's degree and 6 years of program management experience

4+ years of managing production programs

Experience leading high performing, cross-functional teams within the aerospace/defense sector

Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at or under cost achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager

Proficiency in project management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management

Management of firm fixed price (FFP) projects

Active US Government DoD Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for SAP