Programs Manager

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Linthicum, MD
Salary
$153,800–$230,800 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Similar $180k
This role $192k
$132k most similar roles pay here $241k

This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $155,900–$205,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $180k 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 serves within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability Division’s Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit. This role involves leading a cross-functional organization to develop advanced capabilities while ensuring the profitable execution of programs that meet specific schedule and customer requirements. The manager oversees the entire program life cycle, from proposal development through contract closeout, focusing on cost, schedule, and technical performance. Key responsibilities include cultivating customer relationships, managing project resources, conducting risk management, and overseeing supplier activities. The role requires proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, as well as experience with tools like Microsoft Project. Candidates must navigate complex requirements for sensor systems and technology development within a high-growth environment. Essential skills include technical expertise, collaborative leadership, and the ability to manage multi-year government contracts involving various contract types such as CPIF, FPIF, and FFP.

What you'll do

  • Manage the full program lifecycle from initial proposal development through execution and contract closeout.
  • Ensure all contractual requirements are met on cost, schedule, and technical performance targets.
  • Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to achieve specific project milestones and objectives.
  • Cultivate customer relationships to identify new business opportunities and support value creation strategies.
  • Track and report program performance metrics to executive management and external stakeholders.
  • Negotiate contracts, budget allocations, schedule milestones, and technical specifications with partners.
  • Manage program resources including workforce planning, supplier coordination, and government-supplied property.
  • Execute risk and opportunity management practices to identify and mitigate potential project issues.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must possess an active U.S. DoD Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years.
  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in a formal program or project leadership role such as Project Lead, IPT Lead, or Cost Account Manager.
  • Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles for cost and schedule performance monitoring.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams of 5 or more individuals including task coordination and issue resolution.
  • Experience developing written communications and presenting program information to senior leadership and customers.
  • Experience managing programs against technical, contractual, cost, and schedule requirements.

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