Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$161,100–$241,700 / yr
Posted
46 days ago

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Above market

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This role $201k
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This role pays more than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$200,850 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $201k versus about $175k 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 204 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,600–$185,000 across 202 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector seeks a Manager, Programs Level 2 to lead production support for the COLUMBIA Class submarine project at their Sunnyvale, CA facility. This role involves managing all phases of program lifecycle from proposal development through contract closeout, ensuring delivery of contractual requirements on cost and schedule while fostering customer intimacy. The ideal candidate will have experience in U.S. Government contracts, coordinating across engineering, program management, supply chain, quality, and test functions, with a preference for active DoD Secret clearance and background in defense or aerospace program management. Essential qualifications include a STEM degree plus relevant professional experience, demonstrated leadership roles, and the ability to manage technical requirements and budgets effectively.

What you'll do

  • Manage all phases of program lifecycle from proposal development to contract closeout.
  • Ensure delivery of contractual requirements within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Achieve technical requirements while fostering customer intimacy and value creation.
  • Coordinate across functional areas including engineering, supply chain, quality, and test.
  • Serve as a key liaison between the program team and U.S. Government customers.
  • Support proposal development and business development activities for new programs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years or Master’s in STEM with 5 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience supporting US Government contracts, customers, and technology/R&D programs.
  • Demonstrated leadership as Technical Lead, Task Lead, or Project Lead on technical projects.
  • Proven ability to coordinate across functional areas like engineering, program management, supply chain, quality, and test.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required for the role.
  • US Citizenship is mandatory for this position.

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