Production & Sustainment Program Manager 2 (AHT)

Production & Sustainment Program Manager 2

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's Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Production & Sustainment Program Manager 2 to support the production and sustainment of our legacy programs in our Northridge, CA location. This position has a 100% on-site requirement, no hybrid or remote work available. The primary objective for the Production & Sustainment Program Manager 2 will be to balance multiple legacy programs with various customers, including international clients, ensuring the successful delivery of all contractual requirements within cost and schedule while maintaining all technical requirements.

The Production & Sustainment Program Manager 2 is responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup and execution. Key responsibilities include managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of legacy programs and subsystems, and are expanded to include :

• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives for production and sustainment of legacy programs
• Measuring and reporting program performance across several programs, addressing the unique needs of different customers
• Working with supply chain and engineering to resolve technical challenges and obsolescence issues inherent to a legacy program
• 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 across multiple programs
• Creation, review, and finalization of program Statements of Work that reflect the nuances of multiple customer requirements
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements, ensuring alignment across various initiatives
• Establishment and management of program baselines, catering to the specific needs of the customer
• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methodologies and tools for multiple programs
• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
• Managing Government / customer supplied property or information effectively across different contracts
• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives in compliance with various customer requirements
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Ensuring program teams understand and adhere to contract scope and manage changes through control board activities across all legacy programs
• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules tailored to multiple legacy programs
• Conducting thorough risk and opportunity management practices, including identification, mitigation, and realization of program-specific risks across several programs and customers
• Cultivating customer relationships to develop further opportunities within diverse customer communities, including international markets
• Developing new business opportunities through long-term strategic planning, capture planning, and the development of proposals and business plans that reflect the legacy program focus

Basic Qualifications for a Production & Sustainment Program Manager 2 :

Preferred Qualifications for a Production & Sustainment Program Manager 2 :

Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.

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 more information, please visit Northrop Grumman's EEO statement.