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Northrop Grumman · 3 days ago

Missile Development Program Manager 3 (AHT) - R10218479

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$193K/yr - $290K/yr

8+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Missile Development Program Manager 3 to oversee AARGM-ER Missile development projects. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing program performance, and developing business opportunities while ensuring compliance with defense regulations.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to ensure achievement of program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives

Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community

Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract

Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations

Measuring and reporting program performance

Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders

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

Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements

Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines

Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning

Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)

Managing suppliers to meet program objectives

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

Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities

Development and adherence to master plans and schedules

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

Qualification

Program ManagementAerospace/Defense ExperienceEarned Value ManagementRisk ManagementPMP CertificationProposal ManagementLean Six SigmaCustomer Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience managing development programs OR a master's degree and 8 years of experience managing development programs

Experience leading high performing, cross-functional development 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 program 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) programs

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