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.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We're looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Program Management Professionals, We Want You!
Northrop Grumman's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking an IT Manager/IT Program Manager (Manager level 2) in support of the Space Systems sector's Launch and Exploration (LED) Propulsion Systems (PS) Business. This PM will serve as a liaison between the Program and the CIDO and will support all CIDO services to the business unit to include oversight of operations and maintenance of existing systems, as well as executing projects to stand up new capabilities. This manager will lead a team of 5+ individual contributors and will be the primary interface between the PS Business Unit Leadership and the CIDO Support team.
The position will be located at the Propulsion Systems location in Magna, Utah . However, it will require frequent (1-2 days per week) off-site work at our other Utah locations (examples: Promontory/Corrine, UT).
Note- The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our facility/campus. This is not a virtual position.
The IT Manager / IT Program Manager leads all aspects of implementing innovative information technology (IT) solutions that deliver value and enable LED PS strategic business initiatives. This includes leading all IT strategic planning and implementations, as well as day-to-day IT activity across the business unit. In addition, the Manager / Program Manager, in coordination with the CIDO service lines, are accountable for the delivery of all services that CIDO provides.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Lead the creation and continuous refinement of the organization's IT strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, prioritizing projects based on ROI and risk, and presenting actionable plans to senior leadership for approval and implementation.
Execute CIDO strategy and operational activities including service delivery, technical requirements gathering, build versus buy analysis, infrastructure solutions and project execution.
Act as the CIDO business consultant to Propulsion Systems employees and advocate to represent program requirements and concerns to the Space Systems CIDO management.
Effectively interact with members of the CIDO, Classified IT, and Business leadership teams to optimize strategies to support goals and objectives, including managing budget and costs
Oversee proposal development, staffing plan development, product and service acquisition and delivery, teaming relationships and communication activities, thereby ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery and customer satisfaction.
Monitor customer satisfaction with service delivery and engage CIDO resources to assist as required to meet and exceed CIDO service level objectives.
Coordinate training programs and educational resources for CIDO services and provide ongoing knowledge updates through regular workshops, e-learning modules, and performance metrics.
Develop strong/empowered relationships with cross functional sector and CIDO groups. Drive and influence simplification improvements while understanding business partner/program business objectives and needs.
Escalate service actions and associated delivery priorities as required.
Identify systemic technical and service delivery challenges and then coordinate solutions with CIDO functional representatives; engage constructively to identify solutions.
Develop, present, and obtain approvals for CIDO budgets, project plans, and functional/business unit initiatives.
Deliver leadership, peer engagement, and highly effective collaboration across the Space Systems CIDO supporting Space Sector, Division and CIDO enterprise initiatives and projects.
If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!
Basic Qualifications
Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant technical experience is required
Must have a minimum of 3 years of people management/leadership, or program management, experience
Must have experience with all aspects of IT project management, including cost, risks, and schedule management
Must have familiarity with technical solutions, infrastructure implementations, process/project documentation, and/or have experience as a liaison interfacing with large enterprise organizations
Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, and 8 years of Information Technology experience with at least 4 of those years as a supervisor / manager of a team of IT professionals in a classified defense environment
Broad background in IT Infrastructure, business applications, and operations.
Ability to perform risk and opportunity analysis and prepare detail cost and technical proposals.
Experience developing long range technology strategy
Demonstrated ability to pro-actively identify issues and solutions to those issues and drive issues rapidly to closure.
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communications skills.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Active Top Secret/SCI with SAP/SAR access is preferred
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00
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.
