Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman Marine Systems-Cape Canaveral specializes in providing deployed systems support for launching and handling systems for the US/UK Navy COLUMBIA/DREADNOUGHT Launcher Program (CDLP).  We are seeking a Programs Manager 2 to direct a team and manage cost, schedule and technical activities of CDLP production projects that include Umbilical Housings, Vertical Energy Ejector Actuators, Detonator Power Assemblies. Support Qualifications for Umbilical Housing Suppliers and closure of qualification efforts.

This position is a program management role within the Launcher Program Office located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, FL and will work with internal and external organizations to achieve customer needs and goals.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. The candidate has excellent communication skills and can engage project stakeholders, functional teams, and both internal and external customers to achieve project goals.  The candidate is committed to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Directs all phases of assigned CDLP Projects by providing leadership, oversight, and mentoring to the project manager team managing the individual projects from inception through completion.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule, accomplishment, and technical oversight of assigned projects.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract proposals and contract modifications
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, proposal work statements and specifications, and financial terms/conditions of the contract
• Acts as primary customer contact for project activities, leading project status review sessions with internal management and customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Establishes project milestones, monitors schedules, identifies project risks and manages risk mitigation or solutions
• Ensures that contract requirements are met by directing, requesting, motivating or in other ways effecting desired action by all participating functional organizations and vendors or suppliers which are necessary to meet project requirements
• Ensure that each functional organizations planning is complete, consistent and realistic, considering manpower, skills, tooling and facilities consistent with that of other functional organizations and properly supported by the resources of each participating organization
• Anticipate customer needs and develops strategies to fulfill those needs and or realign customers’ expectations

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years, or Master’s and 6 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers.  Will consider 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• 2 years Project Planning/Program Management experience in a DoD Environment
• Demonstrated people leadership skills and the ability to lead effectively in a diverse team environment to achieve key milestones.
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager - earned value management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships
• Prior experience working with cross-functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Field Operations, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project and SAP MRP (or similar) system.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience with the CDLP Launcher Subsystem and Support Equipment
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Design and operational knowledge of Navy Programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and problem solving abilities

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.