Deputy Program Manager 2 (Los Angeles)

Deputy Program Manager Level 2

At 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's Defense Systems sector location located in Northridge, CA is currently seeking a Deputy Program Manager Level 2 to support our growing business. We are looking for a seasoned Program Manager to support the Senior Program Manager with the management of the Profit and Loss responsibility over $732M+ firm-fixed price U.S. Government funded Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) - Extended Range production portfolio. Ensure delivery of all contractual requirements within budget and schedule, while managing technical requirements and enhancing customer relationships.

The selected experience PM will support and at times lead various aspects of the program, coordinate with Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) for program execution, provide program status and manage issues. The candidate must have the ability to maintain program cadence, oversee the Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) board process, ensuring compliance with company process. The candidate must have demonstrated ability to prepare executive level briefings, support and develop estimate at complete (EAC) packages by working with designated control account managers (CAM's) to ensure accurate labor forecasts and staffing requirements. Responsible for a majority of program's external and internal daily, weekly, and monthly reporting in the form of program management reviews and escalation meetings. The Deputy Program Managers supports all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are to support the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to :

• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Demonstrated ability to support and or lead proposal efforts as necessary, including the refinement of requirements, prepare and or address basis of estimate (BOE) for accuracy, lead the team through each phase of the proposal, support proposal kick-off and other proposal related efforts.
• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Demonstrated ability to measure and report program performance
• Supports and at times may lead the development of executive level presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Supports and at leads proposal preparation process as needed
• Supports and may at times lead the development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
• Coordinates with Government Property team in support of Government / customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
• Supports the management of IWO and Suppliers to meet program objectives
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Supports and may at times lead the development and adherence to master plans and integrated master schedules
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
• This position is 100% on-site - remote or teleworking is not available

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The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site in Northridge, CA. No remote / telework arrangement is available for this position. Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.

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