Northrop Grumman

F-35 Program Manager / RIO Manager

Northrop Grumman

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Redondo Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $180,600 - $271,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Responsible for overall F-35 Risks, Issues, and Opportunity (RIO) Management process implementation, execution, and training
  • Integrate all Risks, Issues, and Opportunities across three operating units (Production, Development and Sustainment), International Programs, and Functions on F-35 program
  • Adjudicate potential conflicts handling ownerships of risk handling and guide the Program RIO Process throughout the entire life cycle from identification, implementation, to realization or retirement
  • Interface with multiple disciplines including internal Program Management, IPT Leaders, functional leaders, and Chief Engineering Office
  • Own all Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) Management Processes and work all aspects of RIO management at the Program Level
  • Own overall quality and validity of all program vetted Risks/Issues/Opportunities and perform independent assessment of technical, cost, and schedule impacts
  • Work collaboratively with risk owners and associated CAMs to meet risk mitigation and opportunity development commitments
  • Provide horizontal and vertical integration of the RIO SOW for each of the operating units and IPTs
  • Execute a proactive risk identification process and evaluate new affordability opportunities and developments
  • Ensure adherence/compliance of program RIO process against corporate and sector procedures and verify/support corporate, sector and DCMA audits
  • Maintain the Risks, Issues, and Opportunity management plan and troubleshoot administrative management of the program-selected RIO tool
  • Develop and deliver F-35 Risks, Issues, and Opportunity training as required and act as primary contact for all program RIO activities
  • Lead program wide monthly review boards for Risks, Issues and Opportunity and provide guidance/advice for all RIO related activities

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree and 10 years of related experience, OR Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years of related experience
  • Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience, OR Master of Science in STEM and 7 years of related experience
  • Related experience includes professional and/or military experience including project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
  • Must have experience with risk, issue, and opportunity development
  • Must have knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally: managing projects, scheduling, budget
  • Must have at least 5 years formal Leadership experience in a People Leadership role
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and influence project team relationships (preferred)
  • Experience of familiarity with aircraft production, supply chain, engineering, software development, and product support (preferred)
  • F-35 Program Familiarity (preferred)
  • Program Integration and Risk Management experience (preferred)
  • Proficient in AS Sector Tracking Risk, Issues, and Opportunity (TRIO) Tool (preferred)
  • CLEARANCE TYPE: None
  • TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
Benefits
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Phenomenal learning opportunities
  • Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
  • Very friendly team environment
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
  • Annual bonuses
  • Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Risk ManagementIssue ManagementOpportunity DevelopmentProject ManagementProgram ManagementSchedulingBudget ManagementLeadershipTechnical AssessmentCost Analysis
Soft skills
CollaborationInfluenceCommunicationTrainingProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionTeam DevelopmentAdvisory SkillsIntegration SkillsProactive Identification