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Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-Utah-Magna
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Corporation is currently seeking a Manager, Program 2 for the D5 Modernization Effort under Fleet Ballistic Missiles within the Propulsion Systems business unit. The position will be located on-site at our Bacchus (Magna), Utah facility.


Overview

The Program Manager 2 directs all program phases from inception through completion, taking full accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance. They will lead cross-functional teams across technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas while establishing critical milestones and driving proactive problem-solving to maintain master schedule adherence. Serving as the primary customer interface, you will facilitate key program reviews and play an active role in contract negotiations. Additionally, this position orchestrates vital planning activities, including the preparation of proposals, business plans, statement of work (SOW) specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms.


Role and Responsibilities:

  • Drive Day-to-Day Execution: Direct all program phases from inception through completion for D5 Modernization efforts at Bacchus (Loaded Motor, RMA), maintaining full accountability for safety, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Lead Process & Tooling Upgrades: Spearhead manufacturing process optimizations, tooling enhancements, equipment replacements, and their subsequent operational qualifications.
  • Advance Digital Transformation: Direct the digitization of data, analytical tools, and production processes to improve system metrics and efficiency.
  • Control Budget & Schedule: Serve as the site Control Account Manager (CAM) utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking to maintain cost baselines and aggressively prevent scope creep.
  • Provide Hands-On Leadership: Maintain deep technical understanding of site-specific work, holding cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and administrative teams accountable while removing operational roadblocks.
  • Forge Strategic Relationships: Act as the primary interface to cultivate close working partnerships with engineering, operations, suppliers, and resident Lockheed Martin and Navy customers.
  • Plan Future Capabilities: Coordinate closely with site facilities and CapEx teams to identify, estimate, and scope long-term facility infrastructure needs and improvements.
  • Secure Future Business: Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end preparation of proposals, business plans, work statements, operating budgets, and financial contract terms for future program growth.
  • Synchronize Program Goals: Partner with cross-functional team Program Managers to align resource allocation, prioritize master milestones, and focus effort on broader modernization objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with Engineering or Business/Finance preferred, with eight years’ relevant experience
  • 5 years’ experience supporting US Government contracts or programs and at least 3 years’ experience as a Program or Project Manager, IPT Lead, CAM or Team Lead
  • Ability to see and focus on the “Big Picture” while maintaining a safety mind-set
  • Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Ownership mentality
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Experience managing US Government EVMS compliance
  • Experience with process Improvement, Lean Management or Six Sigma
  • Experience Long range planning
  • Familiarity with solid rocket motor manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with NG Bacchus factory operations
  • Experience in supplier management

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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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