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Manager Programs 2 - Microelectronics Center - Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Company/Organization: Northrop Grumman

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 9/3/2024 12:11:32 PM

Description:

Requisition ID: R10163876
  • Category: Program Management
  • Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: Secret
  • Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Positions Available: 2
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 2 to support the Advanced Packaging Operating Unit (OU) in Baltimore, MD. The Advanced Packaging OU develops and deploys next-generation microelectronics packaging technologies for future defense systems. We focus on development, prototyping, maturation, and scaling of advanced packaging technologies to meet the needs of our sectors and their operating divisions.

The selected candidate will be responsible for shaping, capture, and execution of advanced packaging technology development and maturation programs. The selected candidate will be responsible for numerous aspects of the program including: managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program; leading interfaces with internal and external customers, supplier partners, and company support organizations; supporting insertion of these technologies into other IRAD, CRAD, or production programs; identifying growth opportunities and play significant roles in bid and proposal activities; and interfacing with technical leadership across Northrop Grumman to identify technology needs and timelines to support next-generation systems.

What Youll Get to Do:

The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. 

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).  Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:

  • Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
  • Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.
  • Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
  • Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
  • Measuring and reporting program performance.
  • 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.
  • Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
  • Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work.
  • Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
  • Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines.
  • Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost schedule control methodologies and tools.
  • Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning.
  • Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
  • Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
  • Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
  • Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities.
  • Development and adherence to master plans and schedules.
  • Conducting thorough risk opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of relevant experience, Master’s Degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 3+ year of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
  • Strong technical background in electronics design and/or manufacturing.
  • Possesses general knowledge and understanding of microelectronics and advanced packaging.
  • Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
  • Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management and individual contributors.
  • Ability to travel domestically as required.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance and qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs) after starting with the ability to occasionally travel on-site to work in classified areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active U.S. DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
  • Master’s or Ph.D. degree in science and technology.
  • Strong technical background in the research, development, and manufacturing of microelectronics and advanced packaging.
  • Experience interfacing with U.S. Government customers funding advanced microelectronics and packaging development, including S T (Science and Technology) and Acquisition customers.
  • Detailed knowledge of those customers planning, program creation, and program management processes.
  • 5 years of experience leading sensor system, technology, development or production programs, operations management, knowledge of RF system products, capabilities and enabling technologies.
  • Prior experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and MS Project.
  • Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
Salary Range: $145,000 - $217,400
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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