Technical Production Program Manager 2

Description

The Defense Systems sector of the company is hiring a Technical Production Program Manager 2 to support the AARGM program in the Advanced Weapons Business Unit, based in Northridge, CA.

AARGM, the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile, is an air-launched counter-air-defense weapon system for U.S. and FMS customers.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel is required for 25% of the time.

Clearance type: Secret. A Secret clearance must be in place before starting, and you must be able to obtain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) to hit cost, schedule and technical performance targets.
• Oversee production contract phases: kick-off, planning, material procurement, manufacturing and delivery.
• Manage relationships with DoD customers.
• Measure and report program performance.
• Build and present executive-level briefings for customer leadership, company executives and other stakeholders.
• Take part in negotiating contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones and key terms.
• Support, and at times lead, budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methods and tools.
• Plan, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• Work with the Government Property team on government- and customer-supplied property and information (GFE, CFE, etc.).
• Support management of Intercompany Work Orders (IWOs) and independent suppliers.
• Follow internal processes, company policies and applicable industry standards.
• Support, and at times lead, master plans and integrated master schedules.
• Run thorough risk and opportunity management: identify, mitigate and capture.
• Support, and at times lead, proposal preparation as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of program management experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of program management experience.
• 4+ years managing production programs and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams in aerospace or defense.
• Experience leading work to schedule and at or under cost while meeting all requirements, as a project lead, integrated program team lead or cost account manager.
• Experience giving executive-level PowerPoint presentations.
• Demonstrated skill with risk, issues and opportunities.
• Experience managing firm fixed price (FFP) projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools and processes, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Current US Government Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain SAP clearance.
• Strong understanding of production and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of financial, market and strategic concepts.
• Ability to anticipate and shape customer needs.
• Skill in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution and executive-level reporting.
• Experience identifying and driving business growth.
• Ability to shape RFP responses and deliver compliant proposals.
• Forward-looking, analytical approach to uncertainty, with familiarity with R&O management processes.
• Builds strong, trusted relationships with customers and partners.
• Resilience under pressure, integrity, and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methods.
• Preferred: a degree in science, engineering or business.
• Preferred: PMP certification.
• Preferred: experience managing programs as prime contractor on DoD systems.
• Preferred: experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement frameworks.

Conditions

Full-time, on-site in Northridge, CA. No remote or telework arrangement is available.

Travel is required for 25% of the time.

Clearance type: Secret, required before starting.

The posted salary range is $161,100.00 to $241,700.00. It is a general guideline; final base pay depends on the scope of the role and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• May be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus, depending on the position.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.