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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
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Manager Programs 3 - Autonomy (Research & Advanced Design) joins the Research and Advanced Design division within the Aeronautics Systems sector. Serving as the Autonomy Commercial Research and Development Portfolio Manager, this individual oversees the shaping, capture, and execution of applied research in automation, control, AI, and autonomy for uncrewed autonomous vehicles and highly automated crewed aircraft. Daily responsibilities include managing program execution, overseeing internal investments, staffing, and coordinating with business development to map trends to internal capabilities. The role requires expertise in project management, risk management, change management, cost management, and variance analysis. Key technical areas include Mission and Flight AI, GN&C, Avionics, Vehicle Management Systems, and Human Machine Interfaces. The position addresses the critical challenge of developing state-of-the-art autonomy for airborne platforms while navigating complex requirements like Earned Value Management and Modular Open Systems Approach.
Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Risk and Opportunity Management
Lean
Six Sigma
Agile
PMP
Proposal Management
Aerospace
Defense Systems
Technical Strategy
Earned Value Management (EVM)
EVMS
JIRA
Confluence
Atlassian
Systems Engineering
Architecture Design
Risk and Opportunity Management
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Integrated Master Plan (IMP)
Agile
Supplier Management
Vehicle Management Systems
Guidance and Control Systems
Earned Value Management
Agile
DevOps
Jira
Confluence
SDLC
Systems Engineering
Project
SharePoint
Microsoft Office Suite
Procurement
Contracting
PI Planning
Backlog Refinement
Manufacturing Engineering
Systems Engineering
Model-Based Definition
Additive Manufacturing
Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Proposal Development
Program Management
Test Planning