Manager Programs 2 - Ceramic Composites

Northrop Grumman

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Casd31 Posted 47 days ago $133,000–$199,600 / year
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The Program Manager 2 role at Northrop Grumman’s Intelligence Systems division within the COI Ceramics organization involves managing multiple programs with technical, financial, contractual, and scheduling responsibilities. This position requires interfacing with external customers for business development and proposal management while ensuring internal teams meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Day-to-day tasks include leading cross-functional teams, developing integrated master schedules, and presenting to stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 7-9 years of program management experience in mechanical engineering or a related field, with expertise in Microsoft Office tools, financial management, and contract negotiations. Preferred candidates also have background in material systems, ceramic matrix composites, and earned value management. This role demands strong leadership skills and the ability to travel up to 25% for business development and customer engagement.

Skills

MS_Project Excel PowerPoint Word EVMS CPFF FFP DoD_Secret_Clearance CI/CD Microsoft_Office Basis_of_Estimate Statement_of_Work Contract_Data_Requirements_List Rough_Order_of_Magnitude Firm_Proposals

What you'll do

  • Manage technical, financial, contractual, and schedule aspects of multiple programs with P&L responsibility.
  • Lead customer communications and program review sessions to address cost, schedule, and performance issues.
  • Capture new business by developing relationships and managing bid and proposal efforts.
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions with customers for assigned programs.
  • Develop and adhere to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for program execution.

What we're looking for

  • 9 years of relevant Program Management experience or 7 years with a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
  • Experience managing all aspects of program execution including planning, implementation across Integrated Product Teams (IPT), and contracting
  • Ability to manage external customers and internal functional teams through engineering, development, hardware fabrication, and testing/validation
  • Demonstrated financial management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and recognizing/capturing program changes
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $166k
$122k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $148,500–$214,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $166k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

Based on 237 similar postings.

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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 191 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$179,400 across 187 roles with salary data.

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