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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Manager Programs 3 – Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our F-35 organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA. The Manager Programs 3 – F-35 Integrated Program Team (IPT) leader is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. This position will lead one of the IPT’s on the F-35 Center Fuselage Assembly line. Key responsibilities include: 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. This position will be a 9/80 work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree AND 8 years of experience supporting U.S Government contracts and customers and/or aerospace manufacturing or project management in other related industries OR Master’s Degree AND 6 years of experience supporting U.S Government contracts and customers and/or aerospace manufacturing or project management in other related industries. Must have 3 years of management or leadership experience within manufacturing. Must have 3+ years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or cost account manager. Must have the ability to obtain DoD clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal. Earned Value Management experience. Leading Manufacturing teams. Excellent communication skills. Strong manufacturing background.

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