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Program Manager 1 - Thermal Systems
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A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity or a group of related projects for a company or organization. Responsibilities include developing program plans, defining project objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, and monitoring program progress. They may work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance, and other technical areas such as engineering.
$174,423 / year median in Maryland
-3% projected decline
Job Description
- Thermal Systems Northrop Grumman
- 4.0 Hanover, MD Job Details $127,000
- $190,600 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Customer communication Customer relationship building Client relationship development Customer engagement Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing projects Cross-functional communication Full Job Description
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No 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.
- ITS Northrop Grumman's Space Systems is looking for a Program Manager 1 to support the Integrated Thermal Systems business unit in Hanover, MD Integrated Thermal Systems is the world leader in two phase thermal control for Space applications.
Role and Responsibilities:
Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to: 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 Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives 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. Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools 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 realizationBasic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related STEM degree with 5 years of experience in project management experience; OR a Master's degree with 3 years' of project management experience. Strong problem-solving and organization skills in both independent and team environments- Program Managers in our group often "dual hat" as PMs and Systems Engineers Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal Track record of maintaining excellent internal and external customer relationships Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Ability to adjust communication to audience (from manufacturing technician up through customer and executive management) Ability to work independently with limited oversight and ability to "fill in the gaps" and move forward with incomplete information US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in both Engineering & Project Management or IPT roles Systems Engineering experience Proposal Management and/or Business Development experiencePrimary Level Salary Range:
$127,000.00- $190,600.