Program Manager 2

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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Manager 2 to lead multiple programs within its Strategic and Mobile Command and Control (SMC2) Operating Unit. This individual will report to the Global Situational Awareness Business Area Manager. These programs support the development of Knowledge Management programs for multiple Intelligence Community (IC) customers. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the NOVASTAR, IMD II, and LEIA task orders as a subcontractor to the various prime contractors we support on these vehicles. The primary emphasis will be developing and executing a growth strategy for customers within the INDOPACOM region while ensuring successful program execution across all programs.

You will be responsible for developing and executing customer engagement plans aligned with OU objectives for growth. You will also need to identify existing NG technologies from across the corporation that can be used to meet warfighter needs quickly. The selected candidate should have an understanding of Congressional, Presidential, and Dept of Defense planning, budgeting, and appropriation processes to identify relevant needs aligned to NG core competencies and technologies for warfighters. The candidate should also understand National Defense Strategy and planning processes, military acquisition processes, and legislative affairs to identify areas of current and future program growth. Program Managers are responsible for coordination and management of all phases of execution, from inception (proposal development and initial product concept) through completion (contract closeout and product delivery). Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

• Lead and manage software / system development.
• Establish, maintain, and expand strong customer relationships with open communication. This will include regular travel to customer sites.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy to increase profitable sales and market share.
• Support capture activities and quote / proposal development.
• Ensure successful management of program objectives including cost, schedule, and performance
• Cultivate a culture of individual and organizational continuous improvement
• Prepare and deliver contract deliverables and progress reports
• Manage complex risks / issues and develop risk mitigation and corrective action plans
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers, management, and program stakeholders
• Execute on a variety of contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M)
• Negotiate and establish schedule milestones, payment, and other key contract terms and conditions.

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Primary Level Salary Range : $156,500.00 - $234,700.00 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.