Programs Manager

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Salary: $161,100–$241,700 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k

This role $201k

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This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $157,962–$208,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $201k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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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 455 open roles on FindRole.

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The Manager Programs 2 serves as the Sentinel Navigation Inertial Measurement System Deployment Lead within the Navigation and Cockpit Systems business unit. This role provides managerial oversight and coordination for program system integration and delivery across various hardware configuration life cycles. The individual will manage NIMS configuration items, track test hardware utilization roadmaps, and oversee the entire deployment process from requirement validation through integration testing and final sell-off compliance. Key responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing hardware release sequencing, and monitoring performance using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools to ensure cost and schedule targets are met. The role requires expertise in systems engineering, system integration, and test principles for hardware development. This position addresses the technical challenges of deploying navigation and inertial measurement systems within a strategic weapons program context.

Skills

Systems Engineering System Integration EVMS CPFF) contracts EMD) program Integration Testing

What you'll do

Oversee the NIMS integrated system across hardware configuration life cycles from build through integration and delivery.
Coordinate the entire deployment process including requirement validation, integration testing, and full sell-off compliance.
Manage hardware configuration items and test hardware utilization roadmaps to optimize shared resources.
Track delivery compliance of all contractual requirements regarding cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Lead cross-functional teams in executing hardware deployment activities and supporting program test events.
Plan and manage hardware release sequencing and required deployment equipment in coordination with supply chain partners.
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders to communicate status, risks, and negotiate contract requirements.
Monitor and report program performance using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and other control tools.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
A current or active U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required.
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline or MBA with 6 years of experience.
Demonstrated experience leading development programs and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering, system integration, and test principles to hardware development, integration, deployment, and delivery.
Demonstrated experience managing program execution including responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, risk, and deliverables.
Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering program status, technical, and executive-level briefings to leadership and customers.
Experience with Sentinel ICBM or comparable systems, aerospace/defense industry, EVMS principles, CPFF contracts, or EMD programs (preferred).

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