Director 1 - Tranche 3 Tracking Layer (T3TRK) Program Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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.Multi-Domain Operations Division (MDOD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Northrop Grumman Multi-Domain Operations Division (MDOD) has an opening for a Director 1 - Tranche 3 Tracking Layer (T3TRK) Program Manager (PM) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Manhattan Beach, California, reports directly to the Proliferated Space OU Director, and will manage a critical and strategic program within the Proliferated Space OU and the Communications & Networking BU, to rapidly field a small satellite communication constellation (Qty. 18 satellites) for the Space Development Agency (SDA).
In this role you will:

Be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical management from design through satellite production, launch and operations

Lead a group of SMEs and IPT leads across a variety of multi-disciplined hardware engineering, vehicle engineering, system engineering, quality, parts/materials, production, and I&T teams

Interface directly with the customer PM counterpart and have responsibility for leading customer reviews (e.g. PMRs, Design Reviews)

Lead an active risk management process that drives continuous profitability assessments

Champion the continued development of rapid, streamlined processes for Class C production programs

Lead a team with numerous Intercompany Work Orders, complex subcontracts with large and small businesses, and general procurements across the United States.

Coordinate the preparation of contract change proposals, business plans, and financial terms/ conditions of the contract.

Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identifying program problems and obtaining solutions.

Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas and manage the program to the constraints of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) program.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 10 years of experience with increasing responsibility

Five (5) years of direct experience leading people, projects or programs to successful goal attainment

Experience in program execution and demonstrated ability to meet program technical, cost, and schedule milestones

Demonstrated ability to create trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs/IPT's involving engineering, business, contracts, law, supply chain, production and mission/quality assurance disciplines

Proven ability to lead a high performing team with evidence of being able to create an inclusive work environment that attracts, retain and inspire diverse and engaged teams

Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization

Demonstrated experience in hardware development programs

The candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with PMs on adjacent programs within the portfolio.

Active Top Secret and SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters in STEM discipline or MBA from an accredited university

Previous experience with Fixed Price efforts

Previous experience with small satellite design and development

Previous experience with rapid Class C program execution processes

Previous experience with Infrared Sensor and/or complex optical payload Systems.

Broad technical breadth with exposure to SEI, SV, Ground, Comm Payloads and/or AI&T

Experience with relationship management of highly capable customers with near daily communication cycles

Experience leading day-to-day operations on complex programs, with proven collaboration and coordination skills across internal and external stakeholder organizations

Experience with resource planning across multiple phases of program lifecycle

Leadership experience in effective change management

Conflict management and negotiation skills

* Demonstrated ability to make tough decisions

Primary Level Salary Range: $224,300.00 - $336,500.00The 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.