Program Manager 1 – Ceramic Composites

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

The COI Ceramics (COIC) organization within Northrop Grumman’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division’s Mission Enabling Products is a leading producer of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) components.

The COIC organization is seeking a highly qualified, mission-oriented Program Manager 1 to join our exciting team in San Diego, CA which provides various markets with critical Ceramic Composite Matrix (CMC) oxide and non-oxide products including applications in commercial power, exhaust systems, and thermally resistant structures.

Learn more about our components at the following websites:  https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/space/spacecraft-products and https://www.coiceramics.com

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Manager responsibilities are broad and rewarding; you are the direct interface to external customers in this position. For your external end item customer you are responsible for capturing new and follow-on business through development of business relationships and achieving programming expectations. For your internal customer you are responsible to support in any and all necessary capacity to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals for your program are achieved.

Internally, the program manager is responsible to support necessary activities and actions to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives are achieved. Additionally, the program manager may plan, and oversee successful execution of internal research and development (IRAD) activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute all aspects of contracted program.

• Has complete responsibility for successfully managing all technical, financial, contractual and schedule aspects of multiple programs. Has P&L responsibility for assigned programs. Works with customers to define requirements and is their primary contact on status and performance. Anticipates and fulfills customer needs to ensure their satisfaction and continued business.

• Captures new business and contributes to defining technical strategy for assigned product segment. Manages a variety of Bid and Proposal efforts. Participates in business strategy sessions.

• Leads a cross functional team of associates with a wide range of skill sets, ensuring roles and responsibilities of all team members are well understood and executed. Provide overall leadership to program team and drive technical compliance.

• Acts as customer interface for program activities.  Leads program review sessions with the customer to address cost, schedule and technical performance.

• Manages subcontractor actions and performance.

• Develops and manages technical performance metrics on assigned projects.

• Identifies and executes plans to mitigate program risks.

• Ensures program-wide focus on safety, reliability, cost and schedule, and adequacy of systems, procedures, and people for long term success.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires 5 years of relevant Program Management experience with Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or 3 years of relevant Program Management experience with a Master's degree in a related field. 

• Ability to manage external customers and internal functional teams through all aspects of engineering, development, hardware fabrication and testing of composite structures

• Experience with growing existing business and/or new business with current customers

• Experience supporting U.S. Government or commercial contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries

• Ability to utilize excellent decision making and risk management skills to create profit and meet schedule

• Demonstrated financial management skills including: development and control of program budgets, schedules, Estimate at Complete (EAC), and the ability to recognize and capture program changes

• Willing and able to travel up to 10%

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in material systems and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)

• Demonstrated strong ability to multi-task in a challenging environment with competing priorities in a positive manner

• Experience with leadership, coaching and building effective teams

• Action oriented; driven by measurable results; Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• Knowledge and execution of a variety of proposal and contract types (CPFF, FFP)

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Active Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00

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.