Program Manager 2 – Antares 330/Eclipse Program

United States-Arizona-Chandlermid

OperationsProject Manager

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Key Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring that program operational and financial objectives are met managing across several Independent Research and Development projects, Capital Expenditure Development projects,

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OperationsProject Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Launch and Exploration Division, the Strategic and Space Launch Operating Unit consolidates Space Launch programs with support to the strategic Sentinel program.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager 2 to serve as the Antares 330/Eclipse Deputy Program Manager based in Chandler, AZ, within the Launch Systems Business Unit. The Antares 330/Eclipse program is developing a new medium-class launch vehicle to provide launch services to government and commercial customers.

Learn more about the Antares 330/Eclipse Space Launch Vehicles at:

Northrop Grumman Brings Launch Heritage to Eclipse™ Launch Vehicle | Northrop Grumman

Reporting to the Antares 330/Eclipse Program Manager, the Deputy Program Manager will be responsible for management and execution of cost, schedule, and technical performance within program constraints. In addition, a focus of the role will be interfacing with liquid propulsion subcontractor Firefly Aerospace.

Responsibilities

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→ Responsible for ensuring that program operational and financial objectives are met managing across several Independent Research and Development projects, Capital Expenditure Development projects, Inter-Company Work Orders, and future Firm Fixed Price commercial launch contracts.
→Establish and maintain program organization which effectively addresses A330/Eclipse development project needs and interface with matrix organizations to communicate staffing needs.
→Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
→Effective management of supplier and teammate deliverables within program commitments.
→Measure and report program performance, while seeking continuous improvement of program operations.
→Deliver presentations to a variety of customers, executive management and other program stakeholders to communicate program status.
→Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy both internal to NG and external to develop further opportunities.
→Participate in proposal preparation, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
→Manage suppliers with the Global Supply Chain organization to meet program objectives, participate in contract negotiations, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions. Interfacing with subcontractor and future co-developer, Firefly Aerospace, is a major focus of this effort.
→Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) cost & schedule control methodologies and tools. Manage monthly EVM reporting and incorporate into program status briefings.
→Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization in collaboration with the program chief engineer.
→Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules.
→Ensure program team familiarity and adherence with contract scope and manage change through control board activities.
→Function as a leader whose decisions positively affect the financial bottom-line and whose internal communications positively support employee morale.
→Accountable for results that impact the performance of the program to meet operating objectives.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management and 10 years’ experience supporting aerospace development in a project lead/technical lead/supply chain lead role; OR a Master’s degree in business or supply chain management and 8 years’ experience
Minimum 2+ years of experience in program management, or as an IPT Lead with programs or portfolios of $25M or more in value
Minimum 2+ years of experience managing liquid rocket propulsion suppliers

Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills

Strong organization skills in both independent and team environments

Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Ability to adjust communication to audience (from manufacturing technician up through customer and executive management)
US Citizenship is required

3 years of experience managing liquid rocket propulsion suppliers

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.

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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

United States-Arizona-Chandler

On-site at the office

Who can apply

Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year: $139,100–$208,700 a year; 29% above the $135,000 median for Project Manager jobs on Jobera (3,472 salaries).
Posted: 12 days ago
Employer: has 6,228 open jobs on Jobera.