Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Rolling Meadows, IL
Salary: $153,800–$230,800 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 629 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Manager Programs 2

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The Manager Programs 2 joins the Emerging Capabilities Development organization to lead Research and Development programs. This role involves managing a cross-functional team to deliver multi-function capabilities while ensuring all contractual requirements are met on cost and schedule. Key responsibilities include overseeing the full program life cycle from proposal development through execution, managing resources, and reporting performance to internal and external stakeholders. The position requires expertise in RF Electronic Warfare systems and supporting U.S. Government programs. Candidates must utilize Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project, for tracking and analysis. The work focuses on developing software defined sensor systems and managing various government contract types like Firm Fixed Price and IDIQ. This role solves complex technical problems by coordinating system design, integration, testing, and deployment for critical defense technologies.

Skills

RF Electronic Warfare Software Defined Sensor Systems Microsoft Project Microsoft Office Suite R&D System Design Integration Testing Deployment RFP Analysis Proposal Development STEM

What you'll do

Lead a cross-functional program team to develop multi-function capabilities from inception through completion.
Manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance of Research and Development programs.
Identify, allocate, and manage program resources including workforce planning.
Measure and report program performance to internal and external stakeholders.
Interface with customers, suppliers, and industry partners to ensure contractual requirements are met.
Develop and deliver presentations to customers and executive management.
Identify new business opportunities through strategic planning and proposal development.
Manage customer and capital property.

What we're looking for

US Citizenship is required.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance to start and Top Secret and SAP clearance after starting.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Government programs, project management, or program management.
Demonstrated experience with RF Electronic Warfare systems through direct support to at least one RF/EW related program, project, or system.
Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Government proposal development, including RFP analysis, technical input, cost/schedule input, or compliance review.
Demonstrated experience leading tasks on schedule, within cost, and meeting technical requirements in a project lead, task lead, or equivalent role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

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