Programs Manager

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
$153,800–$230,800 / yr
Posted
65 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $192k
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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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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Programs Manager

The Manager Programs 2 leads the AMDPCS Tactical Support program within the Tactical Ground Equipment Business Area. This role is responsible for all programmatic elements including cost, schedule, and performance while shaping strategic vision and driving organic growth. The manager coordinates cross-functional teams across Engineering, Field Support, Training, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Business Management to ensure delivery commitments align with contractual requirements. Key responsibilities include managing risks, monitoring health indicators, providing status communication to leadership, and ensuring technical alignment for product execution. The role requires expertise in complex defense or aerospace environments, executive communication, and organizational financial management including Annual Operating Plans and Long Range Strategic Plans. Preferred skills include experience with tactical shelters, ground platforms, Earned Value Management, and proposal development. Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance to manage these critical defense systems.

What you'll do

  • Manage all programmatic elements including cost, schedule, and technical performance for the ATS Program.
  • Develop and execute forward-looking strategic visions to drive organic growth for the program.
  • Identify and manage program risks while developing proactive mitigation plans.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing to meet objectives.
  • Provide clear status communications and represent the program in governance forums with leadership and stakeholders.
  • Resolve issues across functional boundaries to ensure alignment between requirements and execution activities.
  • Monitor program health indicators and implement corrective actions as required.
  • Ensure all program activities remain compliant with contractual requirements and internal governance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related professional experience or a Master’s degree and 6 years of related professional experience.
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Experience in program leadership or project execution within a complex defense or aerospace environment.
  • Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Proficiency in executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Knowledge of organizational financial management and reporting including Annual Operating Plans and Long Range Strategic Plans.
  • Preferred PMP certification or similar certification.

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