RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for you to join our team as a Program Manager for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) in Huntsville, AL. IBCS, which integrates disparate sensors and effectors, is the centerpiece of the US Army’s modernization of air and missile defense.

As a Program Manager, you will directly report up to the US IBCS program leadership and be responsible for all programmatic elements including cost, technical and schedule performance. You will lead initiatives to drive out cost, control risk and effectively implement change. You will interface with program leadership, the product line team, functional leadership, and external customer stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Leads the successful execution of programmatic elements within your program(s)Accountable for achieving program cost, schedule, and technical requirementsLeads initiatives to drive out cost in all facets of the business area, from production to software support functions, and effectively implement changePerforms ROI calculations and determines whether to use program funds or pursue alternative funding if applicability is sufficiently broadLeads comprehensive development and management of program risk & opportunity, inclusive of risk mitigation activities and opportunity realization activitiesCollaborates with Product Line to oversee change activities, optimize CCBs, etc. for nature and phase of programCAM responsibility for program management elements of the assigned program(s)

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of program management leadership experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of program management experience OR 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degreeDemonstrated leadership within a large, cross-functional matrix organizationExperience in program-level financial management and reporting (Earned Value Management, Control Account Management, Risk Management)Demonstrated executive communication, presentation, and collaboration skillsActive Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience leading programs through multiple product lifecycle stages, including development, transition to production, and sustainmentFamiliarity with command and control systems and air and missile defenseExperience working with the US ArmyProgram management experience on an ACAT-1 program7+ years of program management experienceUnderstanding of organizational financial management and reporting (Annual Operating Plan)Experience in resource planning and staffing to planProven ability to manage and lead program managersProposal development experienceAgile experience and trainingProject Management Professional certification, or similar

Salary Range: $178,500.00 - $267,700.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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.