Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Deputy Program Manager 2 for our Sentinel Program Leadership Team to support the Sentinel program in our Propulsion Systems Business Unit at our Promontory, UT campus.

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry.

Overview

The Sentinel Program Manager 2 will support the continued development, manufacturing and test of three new medium-class solid propulsion rocket motors (SRMs) in support of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel prime contract. This position includes providing support and leadership to matrixed and multi-disciplined teams.  Initially the emphasis will be Nozzle development effort execution on the program, with opportunities to grow in other responsibilities in the Sentinel Program Management Office over time.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Deputy Program Manager will work closely with program team leadership and team members to execute design, procurement, and manufacturing activities at Propulsion Systems.  This position includes interfacing with VSET (Value Stream Element Team) leads and shares accountability for safety, quality, schedule, cost and technical execution.

Program Execution

• Execute programs successfully by managing risk, safety, quality, schedule, technology and cost

• Continuously drive for results and challenge the status quo

• Have the capacity to understand people issues impacting the business

• Have proven ability to influence others

• Strategic thinking to successfully complete the program to the requirements, within cost and on-time

• Recognize and resolve issues impacting the program

Company-Customer Interface

• Represent Propulsion Systems as a business unit and Northrop Grumman as a company

• Service the customer (executing the program and resolving issues in accordance with business objectives, strategy, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies)

• Manage change in customer requirements on the program

• Balance the interests of the customer, Propulsion Systems and employees

Program Team Management

• Assist the Program in the management of the program team (to include coaching team members, resolving conflict, reviewing performance, and initiating corrective actions, if necessary)

• Lead the Nozzle multi-discipline, multi-faceted team to successful performance

• Coordinate the performance of program functions (such as contract, finance, and operations) as needed in execution of the Nozzle team tasks

• Possess the proven ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively

• Set role and performance expectations, and provide ongoing feedback and performance appraisals as applicable

• Support the program plan to meet critical milestones

• Manage master program plans and schedules (identifying and assessing risks, and initiating necessary corrective action) for the Nozzle team

• Understand how to work with VSET leads to achieve program goals

• Understand NGC Propulsion Systems Division systems to track work progress and tear down roadblocks to keep program moving forward

Schedule Management

• Understanding of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)  and how that interfaces with operations to meet critical milestones

• Support performance to the IMS and critical milestones

• Ensure that the programs/projects are on schedule to the program milestones

Financial Performance

• Manage budgets and update monthly performance review for program leadership

• Present performance to management

• Forecast financial performance

• Work with VSET and other Nozzle team members to meet program cost goals

Contract Structure & Pricing

• Assist in contract negotiations, endorse final price and contract terms and help resolve contract issues as needed

• Facilitate generation of contract change estimates and proposals in response to customer and program needs

Technical Performance

• Drive technical excellence (by setting program standards, working closely with technical team, balancing risk, and delivering performance)

Business Development

• Execute successfully to develop Propulsion System’s image of delivering on-time and on-cost

• Leverage existing scope to expand to and win new content

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or Business with 8 years’

related experience in Program/Project Management or a leadership role supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or customers; OR a master’s degree with 6 years’ experience; OR 4 years’ experience with PhD.

• Five (5) plus years’ experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a Project Lead, Integrated Program Lead (IPT) or Cost Account Manager (CAM)

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve single objective

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Do

D Secret clearance:

• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of Nozzle design, development, and manufacturing

• Relevant experience at various levels of responsibility

• Successfully managed $10M - $50M in sales annually

• Active Do

D Secret clearance: