Program Manager 3

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Program Manager 3 to join our leadership team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in Iuka, Mississippi.

This is an IPT (Integrated Product Team) Lead role. This role is responsible for ensuring that their statement of work (SOW) meets cost, schedule, quality commitments through progressive, proactive leadership that drives cross-organization prioritization and decision making in the best interest of the system requirements and schedule. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure decisions related to the specific SOW are consistent with program level priorities and contractual requirements
• Provide independent assessment and management oversight regarding IPT status and major issues affecting the build
• Understand program risk areas and drive risk-managed decisions on a daily basis
• External Dependency integration into the build   

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, or a Master's degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below
• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
• An active DoD Secret Clearance last investigated within 6 years or enrolled in continuous evaluation
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
• Experience in constraint management and in manufacturing
• Experience leading projects and/or teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVMS)
• Experience leading cross functional teams
• Knowledge in Risk, Issues, and Opportunity management
• Active Special Program Access (PAR)
• Experience briefing executive level leadership

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.