Program Manager 1 - ES/081387

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense company headquartered in Los Angeles, California and operating in all 50 states. The U.S. and international military, government and commercial customers depend on our innovative products and solutions. Working at Northrop Grumman means making a direct contribution to projects that keep our homeland safe, expanding the boundaries of possibility and reshaping the world we live in. Explore the depth and breadth of our capabilities and you’ll see that at Northrop Grumman, your opportunities for achievement are limitless.

 Provide Program/Project Management and support in RF / Defense Systems. Responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance of programs/projects or sub-elements of major programs/projects. Duties include the key elements of Program/Project Management, Functional Management and Customer Relations. Must have demonstrated qualifications to plan, organize, staff, report, coordinate, control, identify/mitigate risk, and direct all phases of programs/projects from inception through completion. Candidate will coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms and conditions of contracts. Act as primary customer contact for all program/project activities. Candidate must assist in developing new business or expanding product lines with existing and new customers. Will exert influence on the overall objectives and long-range strategic goals of the organization. Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between several organizations. BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related field. MS / MBA preferred. Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance required. Basic Qualifications: BSEE, CE or related field with 0-2 years program/project management experience. Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance required. Preferred Qualifications: MS/MBA and an active Top Secret Clearance Work Location: Xetron Facility - Cincinnati OH ---------- Common Job Description: Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. Relocation Assistance Available. Security Clearance Required.