Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Salary: $127,000–$190,600 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 21 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 629 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 314 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager Programs 1

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The Manager Programs 1 will lead the Air and Missile Defense Planning and Control System CET-27 Program within the Tactical Ground Equipment Business Area portfolio. This role is responsible for all programmatic elements, including cost, schedule, and performance, while shaping strategic vision and driving organic growth. The manager will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Business Management to ensure delivery commitments align with contractual requirements. Key responsibilities include managing program risks, monitoring health indicators, and providing status communications to senior leadership and government officials. Required competencies include experience in complex defense or aerospace environments, cross-functional leadership, and strong briefing skills. Preferred skills include experience with Air Defense Command & Control systems, manufacturing production-based programs, and Earned Value Management for financial tracking.

Skills

Earned Value Management Risk Management Command & Control Defense Systems Manufacturing Production Technical Performance Alignment

What you'll do

Own overall program execution performance for the assigned scope.
Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment to ensure commitments are executable.
Manage program risks and opportunities while driving proactive mitigation plans.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to deliver objectives.
Deliver clear status communications and program representation to senior leadership and government officials.
Monitor program health indicators and implement corrective actions as required.
Ensure alignment between program requirements and product execution activities.
Maintain compliance with all contractual requirements and internal governance.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related professional experience; OR Master’s degree and 3 years of related professional experience.
Experience leading program or project execution in a complex defense or aerospace environment.
Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and performance.
Experience leading cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization.
Strong communication and briefing skills for leadership and customer audiences.
Active DoD security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Experience with Air Defense Command & Control (C2) or similar defense systems (preferred).
Experience in a manufacturing production-based program (preferred).
Experience with Earned Value Management and program financial tracking (preferred).
Demonstrated ability to manage customer-facing interactions (preferred).

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