Northrop Grumman · 23 hours ago
Manager Programs 2 - R10218285
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking a Program Manager 2 for Commercial and Engine Programs. The role involves managing profit and loss responsibilities for the Airbus A350 program and leading customer interactions to capture new business opportunities while ensuring program execution aligns with company strategies.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Excellent leadership skills aligned with the company’s values
Integral part of manufacturing site matrix leadership team
Demonstrates and drives the importance of a strong culture of accountability, excellence, employee engagement, and belonging
Leads program strategy development that integrates with the overall business and strategies of NGAS and the OU and establishes goals and plans to meet that strategy, including developing strategies to capture follow-on and new business opportunities with the customer
Develops and participates in the annual long-range strategic planning process (LRSP)
Execute program successfully by managing safety, quality, schedule, delivery, and cost (P&L responsibility) for fixed price contracts
Leads program risk, issue, and opportunity (RIO) board to identify program RIO’s and accurately estimate and capture potential financial impacts
Participate in weekly customer telecoms and leads quarterly customer in-person and virtual meetings to review program performance and customer needs
Directs internal production schedule and supply chain strategy by understanding customer demand and contract terms and conditions
Manage program contract negotiations, endorse final price and contract terms and resolve contract issues
Drive technical excellence by setting program standards, enabling cross-functional support and reach across multiple NG sectors and divisions, effectively managing risk and opportunities, and delivering performance
Oversee the continued execution of established program plan
Service the customer by executing the program and resolving issues in accordance with business objectives, strategy, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies
Provide overall leadership and direction to the internal functional team that include resolving conflict, reviewing performance, and initiating process improvement and corrective actions when necessary
Ensure strategic teaming and positioning with key suppliers and subcontractors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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
Knowledge of program management for production and sustainment programs
Experience managing major programs with more than $25M sales annually
Experience with Firm Fixed Price and cost type contracts
Knowledge of business systems, including Earned Value Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, and contract management
Experience working with prime contractor procurement leadership
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, science, engineering, or other relevant business experience (Leadership, Finance, etc.)
Experience working with international customers
An understanding of business and strategy development
Demonstrated ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively
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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