Programs Manager

Northrop Grumman

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On-site
Location
Huntsville, AL
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$153,800–$230,800 / yr
Posted
35 days ago
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This role $192k
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This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $155,900–$205,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Programs Manager

Manager Programs 2 - 18242 is a role within the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems team focused on the Cruise Missile Design program. The manager will lead a cross-functional Supplier Management Team responsible for planning and executing supplier scope to meet cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality objectives during the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction phase. Key responsibilities include managing subcontract life cycles, performing Control Account Manager duties involving Earned Value Management (EVM) and IPMDAR metrics, and integrating supplier schedules into the Integrated Master Schedule. The role requires expertise in risk and opportunity management, developing Statements of Work, and conducting technical evaluations for proposals. Essential skills include experience with EVMS, contract management, and project leadership. This position addresses critical requirements within the cruise missile domain to ensure seamless integration between internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

What you'll do

  • Lead a cross-functional team to manage supplier scope for cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality.
  • Direct all phases of major supplier efforts from inception through completion during the TMRR phase.
  • Establish and monitor technical and programmatic performance baselines while driving corrective actions for subcontracts.
  • Execute systematic risk and opportunity management for supplier scope throughout the subcontract life cycle.
  • Serve as the primary program interface for suppliers to ensure transparent communication and issue resolution.
  • Perform Control Account Manager duties including budget development, Earned Value Management, and variance analysis.
  • Lead the development and review of Statements of Work, Requests for Proposal, and technical evaluations.
  • Integrate supplier schedules with the program Integrated Master Schedule to mitigate impacts on milestones.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program approval.
  • Demonstrated experience managing supplier or subcontract scope, including master plans, schedules, budget tracking, and risk management.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or similar cost and schedule management systems like IPMDAR.
  • Minimum 3 years of formal lead or management experience leading projects or cross-functional teams for U.S. Government contracts.
  • At least 1 year of direct subcontract management experience overseeing major suppliers with multiple deliverables.
  • Experience managing programs during technology maturation, development, or risk-reduction phases (TMRR).

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