Staff Project Manager, Technical Services
Northrop Grumman
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Program Manager 3 – Mission Operations and Training
Northrop Grumman
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Colorado, Virginia
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💰 $170,000 - $280,600 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
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About the role
- Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD) is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 3 Mission Operations and Training Lead to manage and support execution of high-tempo on-orbit spacecraft activities, including Launch and Early Orbit Operations, specialized test activities, long-term sustainment operations, and end user training for a geographically distributed operations team.
- This individual will be responsible for providing technical and operational leadership to the cross-functional organization across every aspect of day-to-day execution.
- Drive collaboration between the operations and software development teams that enable automation in fleet operations (i.e. lights out contact execution and state of health)
- Implement and maintain an operations tempo that enables concurrent distributed support from government and factory operations sites across the United States
- Own and be accountable for the processes, procedures, and culture of the distributed operations crews
- Lead engineers and operators to accelerate their growth by providing thoughtful feedback, technical mentorship, and effectively manage performance
- Drive execution within the training team to support rapid operator onboarding and certification to support distributed operations
- Collaborate across operations and satellite vehicle teams to prioritize, build and align strategies that enhance operations efficiency and provide scalable processes in a multi-vehicle environment
- Measure and report program performance through development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Manage risk, issue and opportunity processes. Identify potential risks and opportunities that could impact program performance and take proactive action to resolve issues regarding cost and schedule
- Represent NG as the first point of contact for operations with USG stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customer counterparts
Requirements
- Must have an active TS/SCI
- Must be a U.S Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field from an accredited university with 12+ years experience OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 10+ years experience
- 5+ years’ experience of leadership experience with a history of people management and operational excellence
- Demonstrated track record of successful mentorship and accelerating reports growth, being an effective multiplier for the team
- Prior experience executing on-orbit mission operations, performing vehicle system engineering tasks and/or resolving satellite/ground system anomalies
- Familiarity with aspects of the satellite system life cycle, including development, launch, commissioning and sustainment operations
- Ability to work within a team of diverse, geographically dispersed individuals to achieve mission success
- 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, risk and opportunity management
- Excellent judgment and composure in high-pressure situations
- Meticulous attention to detail, including holding tightly to your team’s vision and maintaining a high product quality bar
