Manager Programs 2

Employer description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manager Programs 2 within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting, and Survivability (MSTS) Division’s Amherst Systems Operating Unit in Buffalo, NY. The Amherst Systems OU develops and delivers realistic threat simulation systems for testing and training of electronic warfare systems around the world.

What You Will Get To Do:

 As a Program Manager, you will report to an Amherst Systems customer portfolio lead and be responsible for cost, schedule, technical and contractual performance across one or more complex engineering development, production, lab infrastructure, logistics, and sustainment activities. The role requires integration across evolving hardware and software baselines, multiple contract vehicles, and interdependent development and production programs. The Program Manager will establish executable plans, identify and manage cross-program dependencies, control risk, and ensure engineering change, lab readiness, and logistics services to support customer and business commitments.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

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

Own end-to-end execution of complex programsManage cross-program dependenciesBuild strong customer relationships based on transparency, disciplined execution and clear communication of risks, dependencies and tradeoffsServe as a senior leader in requirements definition, proposal development, contract negotiations and change managementEstablish disciplined programmatic control of engineering change, including assessment of technical, cost, schedule, contractual and downstream production impacts before commitments are madeMaintain direct awareness of execution across programs and proactively remove barriers, resolve cross-program conflicts and drive closure of critical issuesForecast and achieve financial performance objectives across the portfolio while maintaining appropriate contractual scope disciplinePrepare and present briefings to senior internal and external stakeholdersOwns and drives execution outcomes, maintain direct awareness of program health across all functions, and proactively remove barriers before they impact customer and business commitmentsPromotes a program culture focused on outcomes, execution discipline, open communication, cross-functional alignment, accountability, and continuous improvementUnderstands organizational and contractual boundaries and appropriately challenges requirements or commitments that create unacceptable program, technical or business riskMakes timely risk-informed decisions using facts and sound judgement in situations where information is incompleteBuilds customer confidence through transparency and consistent executionApproaches difficult issues directly and professionally 

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related professional/military experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of related professional/military experience OR a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degreeExperience leading complex development, engineering services, production, logistics, sustainment, or other technically complex programs with direct ownership of cost, schedule, and technical requirementsExperience operating within a cross-functional execution environmentExperience managing program(s) using financial management and reporting tools (Earned Value Management, Risk & Opportunity Management)Experience managing customer facing executionAbility to obtain and maintain Secret level government clearance 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing transition of complex systems through development, production, fielding and sustainmentExperience managing fixed price and cost type contracts and applying programmatic and contractual discipline in environments with evolving requirementsExperience integrating hardware and software development activities across multiple contracts or organizational boundariesExperience planning and executing lab, integration, test, or other technical infrastructureProgram leadership experience with an Integrated Product Team (IPT) focused execution frameworkExperience with logistics, sustainment, and lifecycle supportLeadership of large-scale proposal development and contract change effortsExperience leading complex programs with multifaceted scope inclusive of production, fielding, and sustainmentActive Secret level government clearance 

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,500.00 - $219,700.00

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.