Principal Test Program Manager/Sr. Principal Test Program Manager

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As a Test Program Manager at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation.

Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter.

The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

• Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) located in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Test Program Manager who is responsible for leading cross-functional teams during the proposal phase, design and manufacture phase of complex HW / SW Test products;
• participating in negotiations; responsible for establishing and executing project Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and funding authorizations;

initiating the launch of new designs and subsequent shop orders; and managing all cost / schedule and performance related activities.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phases
• Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts
• Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership
• Develop and execute to project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts
• Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing
• Work with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirements
• Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 0 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields.

Technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.

• Demonstrated leadership responsibilities in a team environment
• Comprehensive understanding of the Design, Manufacturing and Test Integration process is a must
• Ability to work on-site at BWI campus and areas nearby
• Active Interim Secret Required

Preferred Qualifications :

• Current active Secret clearance with SAP / SAR access
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects
• Fluency with developing and executing project schedules
• Experience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Solid use of Excel and SAP Production / Materials management tool or similar tool set
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Engineering Leadership, or equivalent
• PMP certification is a plus

Salary Range : $102,400 - $153,600

The 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.

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