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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 Corporation is currently seeking a Manager, Program 2 for the D5 Modernization Effort under Fleet Ballistic Missiles within the Propulsion Systems business unit. The position will be located on-site at our Bacchus (Magna), Utah facility.\nOverview\nThe Program Manager 2 directs all program phases from inception through completion, taking full accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance. They will lead cross-functional teams across technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas while establishing critical milestones and driving proactive problem-solving to maintain master schedule adherence. Serving as the primary customer interface, you will facilitate key program reviews and play an active role in contract negotiations. Additionally, this position orchestrates vital planning activities, including the preparation of proposals, business plans, statement of work (SOW) specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms.\nRole and Responsibilities:\n Drive Day-to-Day Execution: Direct all program phases from inception through completion for D5 Modernization efforts at Bacchus (Loaded Motor, RMA), maintaining full accountability for safety, cost, schedule, and technical performance.\nLead Process & Tooling Upgrades: Spearhead manufacturing process optimizations, tooling enhancements, equipment replacements, and their subsequent operational qualifications.\nAdvance Digital Transformation: Direct the digitization of data, analytical tools, and production processes to improve system metrics and efficiency.\n Control Budget & Schedule: Serve as the site Control Account Manager (CAM) utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking to maintain cost baselines and aggressively prevent scope creep.\nProvide Hands-On Leadership: Maintain deep technical understanding of site-specific work, holding cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and administrative teams accountable while removing operational roadblocks.\nForge Strategic Relationships: Act as the primary interface to cultivate close working partnerships with engineering, operations, suppliers, and resident Lockheed Martin and Navy customers.\nPlan Future Capabilities: Coordinate closely with site facilities and CapEx teams to identify, estimate, and scope long-term facility infrastructure needs and improvements.\nSecure Future Business: Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end preparation of proposals, business plans, work statements, operating budgets, and financial contract terms for future program growth.\nSynchronize Program Goals: Partner with cross-functional team Program Managers to align resource allocation, prioritize master milestones, and focus effort on broader modernization objectives.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree with Engineering or Business/Finance preferred, with eight years’ relevant experience\n5 years’ experience supporting US Government contracts or programs and at least 3 years’ experience as a Program or Project Manager, IPT Lead, CAM or Team Lead\nAbility to see and focus on the “Big Picture” while maintaining a safety mind-set\nProven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills\nStrong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills\nOwnership mentality\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance\nPreferred Qualification:\nBachelor’s degree in STEM discipline\nActive Secret clearance\nExperience managing US Government EVMS compliance\nExperience with process Improvement, Lean Management or Six Sigma\nExperience Long range planning\nFamiliarity with solid rocket motor manufacturing processes\nFamiliarity with NG Bacchus factory operations\nExperience in supplier management\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00The 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. 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