Manager Programs 2 - Ceramic Composites

Manager Programs 2

• Ceramic Composites Northrop Grumman
• 4.0 San Diego, CA Job Details $133,000
• $199,600 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Fabrication Contract management Budget management Fiscal management Program management Customer relationship building Identifying new business opportunities Schedule management Business development Budget planning Contracts Productivity software Research and development project management Cross-functional collaboration Project leadership Cross-functional team management Cross-functional communication Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

None TRAVEL:

Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history

• from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The COI Ceramics (COIC) organization within Northrop Grumman Intelligence Systems division's Mission Enabling Products is a leading producer of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) components. The COIC organization is seeking a highly qualified, mission-oriented Program Manager 2 to join our exciting team which provides various markets with critical Ceramic Composite Matrix (CMC) oxide and non-oxide products including applications in commercial power, exhaust systems, and thermally resistant structures. Learn more about our components at the following websites: https://www.northropgrumman.

com/space/spacecraft-components/ and https:

//www.coiceramics.com The Program Manager responsibilities are broad and rewarding as the position serves to directly interface to external customers as well as internal customers and operations. Externally the program manager is responsible for customer communications and for capturing new business through development of business relationships, achieving programming expectations, and proposal management. Internally, the program manager is responsible for supporting necessary activities and actions to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives that are achieved. Additionally, the program manager may plan, and oversee successful execution of internal research and development (IRAD) activities.

Job Responsibilities :

Plan and execute programs with the responsibility of successfully managing technical, financial, contractual and schedule aspects of multiple programs. Has Profit and Loss (P&L) performance responsibility for assigned programs. Works with customers to define requirements and serves as the customer primary contact on status and program performance including leading program review sessions with the customer to address cost, schedule and technical performance. Anticipates and fulfills customer needs to ensure their satisfaction and continued business. Capture new business and contributes to defining technical strategy for assigned product segment. Manages a variety of Bid and Proposal efforts. Participates and contributes to annual operating plan (AOP) projections, discretionary allocation planning, and business strategy. Negotiation and establishment of schedule milestones, payment, and other key contract terms and conditions Lead a cross functional team of associates with a wide range of skill sets, ensuring roles and responsibilities of all team members are well understood and executed. Provides overall leadership to the program team. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program including site operations, technical, functional, and administrative areas. Development and adherence to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) Develop and manage technical performance metrics on assigned projects. Demonstrate understanding of program risk, opportunity, and issue management processes for risk mitigation and opportunity realization. Manage subcontractor and associated make/buy actions to ensure external purchased product and services are achieving program objectives. The program manager will interact with the customer, subcontractors, and other stakeholders as the focal point for CMC programs within the COIC organization. Ensure program-wide focus on safety, reliability, cost and schedule, and adequacy of systems, procedures, and people for long term success. Development and delivery of presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders

Basic Qualifications :

Requires 9 years of relevant Program Management experience with Bachelor's degree, or 7 years of relevant Program Management experience with Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields Experience managing all aspects of program execution including planning, implementation across Integrated Product Teams (IPT), and contracting Ability to manage external customers and internal functional teams through all aspects of engineering, development, hardware fabrication and testing/validation Experience with growing existing business and/or new business with current customers including development of customer relationships, proposal development / capture planning and strategy Demonstrated financial management skills including development and control of program budgets, schedules, Estimate at Complete (EAC), and the ability to recognize and capture program changes Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint Willing and able to travel up to 25% Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing and managing the following: Basis of Estimate (BOE), Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and Firm Proposals Proven leadership including coaching and building effective teams demonstrated interpersonal, and communication skills and ability to work between various departments, sectors, and suppliers Knowledge and execution of a variety of proposal and contract types (CPFF, FFP) Experience in contract negotiations Background in material systems and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience Business discretionary investment planning experience Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a challenging environment with competing priorities in a positive manner Active Security Clearance (Secret or above)

Primary Level Salary Range:

$133,000.00

• $199,600.

00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.