International / FMS Program Manager For The Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS)
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for you to join our team as an International / FMS Program Manager for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) in Huntsville, AL. IBCS, which integrates disparate sensors and effectors, is the centerpiece of the US Army's modernization of air and missile defense and has rapidly expanding Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This position is aligned to management of FMS sales in support of Poland.
As a Program Manager, you will directly report to the Poland IBCS director and be responsible for all programmatic elements including cost, technical and schedule performance. In addition to managing programmatic elements of the IBCS portfolio, you will lead initiatives to drive out cost, control risk, effectively implement change, and capture new business. You will interface with program leadership, the product line team, functional leadership, and external customer stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities :
- Leads the successful execution of programmatic elements within your program(s)
- Accountable for achieving cost, schedule, and technical requirements for a large, complex program with scope inclusive of development, production, fielding, training, and sustainment
- Responsible for achieving internal financial performance goals including sales and profit margin
- Performs ROI calculations and determines whether to use program funds or pursue alternative funding if applicability is sufficiently broad
- Leads comprehensive development and management of program risk & opportunity, inclusive of risk mitigation activities and opportunity realization activities
- Collaborates with Product Line to oversee change activities, optimize CCBs, etc. for nature and phase of program
- CAM responsibility for program management elements of the assigned program(s)
Basic Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of program management leadership experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of program management experienceDemonstrated leadership within a large, cross-functional matrix organizationDemonstrated leadership on a program with significant manufacturing scopeExperience in program-level financial management and reporting (Earned Value Management, Control Account Management, Risk Management)Demonstrated capture and large proposal development experienceDemonstrated executive communication, presentation, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external customersStrong business acumenActive Secret clearancePreferred Qualifications :
Experience transitioning a program from Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) through Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and Full Rate Production (FRP) strongly preferredExperience leading complex programs with multifaceted scope inclusive of production, fielding, and sustainmentExperience leading programs utilizing a product line execution modelFamiliarity with command and control systems and air and missile defenseExperience working with the US ArmyProgram management experience on an ACAT-1 programUnderstanding of organizational financial management and reportingExperience in resource planning and staffing to planProven ability to manage and lead program managersAgile experience and trainingProject Management Professional certification or equivalent