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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.Program Manager 3 - COIC\nThe COI Ceramics (COIC) Ceramic Matrix Composite product line within Northrop Grumman Intelligence Systems division’s Mission Enabling Products is seeking a highly qualified, mission-oriented Program Manager 3 to join our exciting team in San Diego, CA which provides various markets with critical Ceramic Composite Matrix (CMC) oxide and non-oxide products including applications in commercial power, exhaust systems, and thermally resistant structures.\nThis position is 100% on-site.\nLearn more about our components at the following websites:\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/space/mission-enabling-products/structures\nhttps://www.coiceramics.com\nOverview\nThe role primary objectives will encompass product line leadership as well direct program oversight delivering on all of the contractual requirements including but not limited to cost, schedule, technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.\nAs a product lead, the Program Manager 3 will support overall product line financial strategic planning, marketing development, Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development including cost models , and product line Order/Sales/EBIT target achievement(s). The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program and product line performance goals.\nAs a program manager, the Program Manager 3 will be responsible for leading all phases of program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).\nRole and Responsibilities:\nResponsibility for Product Line (multi-program/contract) performance\nEstablish a product line and program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations\nSupport business entity business metrics and governance\nLead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives\nManage and resolve escalated program issues and operational constraints.\nProduct Line resource and execution planning\nDirect report management responsibilities including program manager assignments, training/mentorship, oversight, career development\nDetail Orders, Sales , Operating Margin (OM) metrics for product line and individual programs and corresponding performance reporting including executive briefings\nDevelop and manage discretionary plans including IRAD and capital expenses\nCultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community\nDevelop new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans including forecast updates and new business capture.\nProduct line proposal coordination, and individual proposal/Capture manager responsibilities for strategic pursuits\nUpdate and report on key pursuit forecast and new business pipeline opportunities\nCollaborate with strategic technical road map development\nDeliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program /product line stakeholders\nParticipate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.\nEstablish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.\nCreate, review and finalize the program Statement of Work\nIdentify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements\nEstablish and manage the program and subordinate baselines\nDevelop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools\nIdentify, allocate and manage program resources, to include workforce planning\nManage Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)\nManage suppliers to meet program objectives.\nAdhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards\nEnsure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manage change through control board activities \nDevelop and adhere to master plans and schedules (program level and product line level)\nConduct thorough risk and opportunity management practices to include identification, mitigation and realization\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree and 10 years’ experience supporting customers in a project/technical lead role in an aerospace/defense manufacturing environment\nExperience managing all aspects of program execution including planning, implementation across Integrated Product Teams (IPT), and contracting\nAbility to manage external customers and internal functional teams through program life cycle .\nExperience with growing existing business and/or new business with current customers including development of customer relationships, proposal development / capture planning and strategy.\nDemonstrated financial management skills including development and control of program budgets, schedules, Estimate at Complete (EAC), EVMS and the ability to recognize and capture program changes\nExperience developing and managing the following: Basis of Estimate (BOE), Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and Firm Proposals (Cost Reimbursable and Firm Price)\nProven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills\nExperience in design for manufacturing and transition to production programs as well as mature production programs\nExcellent, organizational, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills\nDetail Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) creation and updating\nDetail cost evaluations , including labor and non labor analysis for programs and product line performance.\nAbility to travel up to 25%\nMust have an active US Government Secret clearance at the time of application\nPreferred Qualifications:\nProven leadership including coaching and building effective teams demonstrated interpersonal, and communication skills and ability to work between various departments, sectors, and suppliers\nKnowledge and execution of a variety of proposal and contract types (CPFF, FFP T&M) and experience in contract negotiations\nBackground in material systems and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) and polymer composites\nCAM experience\nBusiness discretionary investment planning experience\nDemonstrated ability to multi-task in a challenging environment with competing priorities in a positive manner\nExperience managing multi contract product line(s).\nExperience with detail program financial and schedule modeling for program, multi-program and multi-year procurement (MYP) contract scenarios.\nDirect report management experience\nProduction product line management experience\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00The 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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