Manager, Program Management jobs at Northrop Grumman

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Program Manager 2 to join our growing team of diverse professionals. The preferred location is Beavercreek, OH or Huntsville, AL, but will consider other locations. Opportunity for business travel to our various locations may be required The selected candidate will serve in a Program Manager 2 role on one or more strategic internal R&D (IRAD) projects as well as work to develop new Customer Research and Development (CRAD) opportunities with the Science and Technology and Research and Development communities. The selected candidate will be responsible for the execution of programs that meet schedule and stakeholder requirements. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical expertise and collaborative people skills with the proven ability to work within a technically dynamic, high-growth, and fast-paced operating unit. The candidate must have demonstrated experience to include extensive experience with customer engagement, strategy development, resource planning, and acquisition processes. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience leading diverse teams, be a strong communicator, and be able to work successfully within classified and unclassified arenas. The candidate will collaborate closely with business execution leadership at the Business Unit (BU), and above, and several business functions (e.g., business management, contracts, global supply chain, security, etc.). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Apply commercial AI technology to battle management and C2 products Developing inter-company and intra-company teaming relationships Delivering technical presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders Writing technical white papers in response to customer RFIs Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program (s). Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools Assist operating units to expand their customer base and identify growth opportunities. Interface with the rest of the division to identify technology that could be leveraged and reused Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 7+ years or a Master's with 5+ years of experience program, project management, or principal investigator experience on research and development efforts Technical experience in developing engineered AI solutions Experience executing programs with complex technical requirements Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as the project or technical lead Knowledge of earned value management and capture management Demonstrated success leading teams to achieve a common goal Performs complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives The ability to recognize and respond to executive and customer goals to rapidly develop outcomes supporting sector objectives. US Citizenship with ability to obtain Active Secret Security Clearance and maintain a SAP Familiarity with explainable AI, adversarial AI, active learning, and third wave approaches to AI. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with application of AI in weapons systems development Experience with DARPA, Army DEVCOM, MDA Advanced Concepts, AFRL, or other similar Science and Technology customers on AI development programs Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $224,000.00The 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. 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