Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman

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Mnpl01, US Posted 44 days ago $127,000–$190,600 / year
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TL;DR

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is hiring a Manager Programs Level 1 to lead various programs within their Fuzing and Warhead business unit at Plymouth, MN. This senior-level role involves managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance while fostering customer relationships and supporting new business opportunities through strategic planning and proposal development. The manager will oversee cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPTs), manage program baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) tools, and ensure adherence to quality standards and risk management practices. Desired skills include strong interpersonal abilities, project leadership, ethical conduct, and critical thinking. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with three years of experience, along with proven leadership in program performance within the aerospace/defense industry.

Skills

Earned Value Management PMP Kubernetes AWS CI/CD GitLab JIRA Microsoft Project Oracle Database PostgreSQL Maven Docker Python Java JavaScript React Angular Node.js Swagger RESTful APIs

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional IPTs to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
  • Manage program and subordinate schedule baselines using EVM or similar methodologies.
  • Evaluate and allocate program resources needs, including workforce planning.
  • Measure and report critical program performance metrics regularly.
  • Support new business opportunities through strategic planning and proposal development.
  • Maintain effective customer relationships to develop further business opportunities.
  • Manage quality suppliers to ensure they meet program objectives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience
  • Experience leading project teams and managing program cost and schedule baselines
  • Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate effectively while maintaining relationships
  • Critical thinking skills for issue resolution and risk prediction
  • Impeccable ethics in business conduct, leading by example
  • US Citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
  • Experience in aerospace/defense industry or Department of War/NASA preferred

Market check

Salary context

This $127,000–$190,600 range sits above 29% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$147,880–$219,800

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$151,662–$210,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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