This position reports to the Targets Chief Engineer and supports the T4 program Manager. The T4 Program Manager is responsible for leading a cross functional team of approximately 20 people consisting of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality personnel in the successful execution of all phases of the T4 life cycle, including design, assembly, Pre-Mission Analysis, Launch Vehicle Missionization, Launch Execution, and Post Mission Analysis. Lead the team to achieve 100% mission success. Execute project management for T4 launch vehicles, including integrated milestone schedule (IMS) management, earned value management system (EVMS) management and daily issue resolution. Provide oversight, technical direction, and guidance across a multi-discipline engineering, manufacturing, and test team. Manage, control, and administer the successful performance of technical tasks. Help resolve programmatic and technical problems that would affect cost, schedule and system performance. Participate in the Configuration Control and Risk Review Boards. Manage the resolution of component and supplier issues related to these vehicles Represent these vehicles as required in meetings and management boards with internal and external stakeholders Brief senior management on project status and technical details Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. This position requires Bachelor of Science Engineering degree plus 9 years of experience; Masters degree plus 7 years of experience; or PhD plus 4 years of experience. Candidate must have an Active Secret security clearance U.S. Citizen Ability to Travel Occasionally (6-8 trips/year) Candidate must have a minimum of 7 years directly related experience in project management Demonstrated verbal and written communication excellence with customers and all levels of management Experience developing project cost and schedules and managing efforts via EVMS Exceptional leader of a multi-disciplined team Thorough understanding of design standards, procurement processes and configuration management Ability to work under limited supervision and complete projects on time and on budget Multi-disciplinary engineering experience -or- system engineering experience Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of Program Manager. Earned Value Management System (EVMS) management experience