Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) is seeking a Program Manager 2 (PM2) of Military Aircraft Programs. This program manager position will have direct profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for programs and products supporting a Prime Contracting customer external to NG.  The position will be the lead customer interface with the Prime Contracting customer and its international partners and will leverage relationships to capture follow-on and new business opportunities aligned with the company’s strategy.

The position will be based in Clearfield, Utah.

Role Description and 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 existing Prime Contracting 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 visit 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

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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
• A thorough knowledge of program management for production and sustainment programs
• Experience managing major programs more than $25M sales annually
• Experience working with Military Prime and DoD customers and their partners
• Understanding of the DoD acquisition and budgeting process
• Demonstrated ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively
• Experience working with prime contractor procurement leadership
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or other relevant business experience (Leadership, Finance, etc.)
• Experience with Firm Fixed Price and cost type contracts
• An understanding of business and strategy development
• Knowledge of business systems, including Earned Value Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, and contract management

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.