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Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Program Manager 3 - Labs to join the Labs IPT to oversee the Lab Standup (design, procurement, fabrication, integration, and operations). This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

This position is 100% on-site.

The position will follow our 9/80 schedule and allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. 

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, technical performance and quality objectives
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
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
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
Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Establish milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications 
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
Develop and ensure adherence to budget baselines including conduct of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools, when required
Act as a customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract 
Ensure adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities  
Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interact with the customer and program management

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors 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
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation), and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
Experience using program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management
Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships
Demonstrated collaboration, communication, and team building skills
3 years’ experience in Project Management or Program Management related role
Prior CAM experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Final adjudicated U.S. government Top Secret security clearance
Experience supporting proposal development and/or estimate for future work scope
Experience managing program/projects of > $20 Million
Strong problem-solving and organization skills in both independent and team environments
Ability to work independently with limited oversight
Demonstrated Lab Standup (design, procurement, fabrication, integration, and operations) experience leading cross-functional teams of 5 or more individuals to achieve defined project or organizational objectives, including responsibility for task coordination, performance tracking, and issue resolution
Prior experience leading a team
Demonstrated ability to produce clear, professional written communications (eg. Reports, briefings, status updates) and deliver verbal presentations to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, including senior leadership and individual contributors
Demonstrated experience serving in a formal leadership role as a Project Lead, Integrated Team Lead, or Cost Account Manager with documented responsibility for delivering scope on schedule and within approved cost
Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools (Confluence, JIRA)
Agile Task Management Experience (Kanban, Sprint)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00The 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.

Job ID

R10242889

Security Clearance

Top Secret

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