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Mgr Programs 2
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Illinois-Rolling Meadows
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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 is seeking a Manager Programs 2 to support the International portfolio within the II&S Operating Unit. This position will be responsible for the leadership and execution of international programs supporting aircraft survivability and related mission capabilities. The Program Manager will have responsibility for program performance across cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and customer commitments. The selected candidate will work across a highly integrated team including Engineering, Logistics, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, Contracts, Business Management, Global Trade, and other functional organizations to ensure successful execution and delivery. This role requires a leader who can manage near-term execution while maintaining focus on customer relationships, financial performance, risk management, and long-term program and portfolio growth. Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will: • Lead and manage assigned international programs with accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and contractual performance. • Establish program objectives and provide clear direction to program team members and supporting functional organizations. • Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, financial forecasts, risk and opportunity plans, and execution strategies. • Manage program financial performance including sales, margin, cash, forecasts, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and Estimate to Complete (ETC). • Ensure program execution is aligned with contractual requirements, Statements of Work, customer commitments, and internal business objectives. • Manage programs utilizing multiple contract structures, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost Plus, and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts. • Lead program reviews and provide clear assessments of program health, including performance, risks, opportunities, corrective actions, and required leadership decisions. • Identify program risks early, establish actionable mitigation plans, and drive issues to closure. • Partner closely with Contracts and other functions in the execution of international contracts, including applicable commercial terms and Incoterms®. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with international customers, prime contractors, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. • Coordinate effectively across geographically dispersed and cross-functional teams. • Support customer negotiations, contract changes, proposals, Requests for Information, and other program-related business activities. • Support development of program growth strategies, follow-on opportunities, and long-range business planning. • Drive disciplined execution while balancing customer requirements, contractual commitments, affordability, schedule, and busi