Program Manager III

Description

Northrop Grumman’s Armaments Systems Business Unit is looking for a Program Manager 3 (PM-3) to manage our Combat Munitions portfolio inclusive of Vehicle Launched Scatterable Anti-tank System (VLSAS), Stand-Off Volcano Obstacle (SAVO), Selectable Lightweight Attack Munition (SLAM) programs execution within the Combat Systems Operating Unit (OU) in Plymouth, MN. 

The position’s primary responsibilities will focus on strategic alignment, program production, competitive production program capture, scaling production capacity, and transitioning terrain shaping munitions to full rate production. The PM-3 is responsible for oversight of a program with an initial projected revenue of $150M and growing to over $300M per year over our long range strategic plan.   Key program roles include management of production program financials, establishment and execution of program plans, leading a functional team, and establishing production capacity growth strategies and plans. 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Advocating and implementing the Combat Munitions strategy and OU Director’s vision, mission, and goals.

• Manage VLSAS, SLAM, and SAVO production portfolio revenue, profit, and cash performance.

• Providing critical leadership and direction to dotted line functional managers and operations to ensure effective management of all program elements ranging from program start-up, execution, and positioning to expand production capacity. 

• Participating in the OU business strategic and discretionary planning process.

• Planning for capital expenditures supporting program development, production and associated financial goals.

• Providing overall leadership and direction to the program team (to include development of team members, team engagement, issue resolution, and initiating corrective actions).

• Directing program and product strategy development integrated with the overall business and strategy; and participating in the business strategic and discretionary planning processes.

• Managing risk, issues, and opportunity processes. Identifies potential risks and opportunities that could impact portfolio performance and takes proactive action to resolve issues regarding cost, schedule, prioritization, and resource allocation.

• Establishing and clearly communicating overall program objectives, mission, vision, and strategy – builds morale and supports team needs.

• Driving timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations to senior leadership, the program team, and management team.

• Building and maintaining successful relationships with current and prospective customers and partners; coordinates and communicates effectively with functional leadership and teams.

• Managing proposal teams and timely delegations with senior leadership. Able to communicate with senior leadership and outline potential opportunities, proposal schedules, financial positions, and proposed risks.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience required with a Bachelor’s Degree, or 8 years of experience with a Master’s Degree, supporting U.S. Government or commercial contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries

• Experience leading the performance of programs on schedule, at cost, and meeting all requirements.

• Demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve goals, including excellent interpersonal skills and day‑to‑day leadership of cross‑functional program teams (setting priorities, assigning work, and holding team members accountable).

• Demonstrated experience managing revenue, profit, and cash performance of programs.

• Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success.

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both formally and informally, with all levels of internal and external management.

• Demonstrated ability to operate and lead in team environment, including mentoring or coaching others, with a strong willingness to learn, take initiative and resolve issues.

• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and managing risk to reduce likelihood and severity of program impacts.

• Experience demonstrating strategic thinking and strong organizational and prioritization skills, including effectively managing multiple concurrent projects, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines in a complex environment.

• Knowledge of pricing and proposals

• Experience managing suppliers

• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

• Able to travel up to 15% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Engineering or Finance background is strongly desired.

• Prior experience with large or medium caliber military armaments.

• 5-10 years of managing direct reports

• Experience in Proposal Management

• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry or within the Department of Defense or NASA 

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile methodologies

• Ability to define technical strategy to promote capturing business in new areas

• Active Security Clearance

• Defense Industry and DoD contract experience strongly desired.