Manager Programs 2 - R10236765
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.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, but they’re also making history.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for Program Manager 2 to provide leadership as an Operations Manager to facilitate the day-to-day operations within the MTC Program in Aurora, Colorado.
The Operations Manager also provides support to leadership to enable business execution excellence, including continuous planning, goals tracking, organizational and program risk identification & mitigation and the appropriate development, dissemination and deployment of policy, the advancement of engineering practices and application of effective processes.
The candidate selected for this position would be involved in program execution, cost, schedule, staffing, team building, customer satisfaction, compliance with organizational processes and procedures, maintaining relationship with and keeping program leadership and Government customer appraised of program status.
Job Responsibilities:
Execute day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring efficient and timely implementation of all aspects of the mission.
Interface between Program Leadership, PMO, and IPTs in support of program objectives, customer expectations, and schedule.
Owner of the Systems Engineering and Program Management (SEPM) control account, managing budget and expenditures for leadership labor, material, and travel.
Manage program logistics and facilities across all program sites, ensuring adequate resources and spaces are available to accomplish the mission.
Collaborate with program site leadership across all program locations to ensure open communications and unity of effort.
Manage special projects as dictated by the Program Manager.
Operate in a team environment and collaborate across the organization as required to accomplish the team goals.
Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years, or master’s degree and 8 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in other industries
Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Access at time of application
Experience with customer and stakeholder relationship management
Proven presentation/briefing development experience
Organization and execution of tasks and projects experience
Problem solving skills of technical, organizational, and personnel issues
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of the Navy and Marine Corps, their elements and associated tactical systems.
Experience delivering products and services on Marine and Navy programs in accordance with quality and technical integrity standards.
Understanding strategic vision for best utilization of JIRA to manage team’s effort to include tracking metrics and performance.
Track record as an effective collaborator, communicator and problem solver who can develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience developing capabilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities.
Understanding of software technologies, software principles, and systems engineering, particularly an understanding of agile software modernization strategies.
Experience building a high performing team and facilitating conflict resolution within the team.
