Programs Manager III

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Baltimore, MD
Salary
$184,300–$276,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $230k
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This role pays more than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $158,800–$209,425 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $230k versus about $184k 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 347 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Programs Manager III

Manager Programs 3 joins the Mission Systems team to serve as the Operating Unit Strategy and Integration lead for the Advanced Tactical Program. This role involves overseeing capital management, risk management, staffing, and production throughput for a portfolio spanning hardware and software development, qualification testing, production builds, and sustainment support. The manager will lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives while managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations. Key responsibilities include developing integrated master plans, managing program resources, and resolving organizational inefficiencies. The role requires expertise in P&L management, project leadership, and navigating complex weapons systems. Candidates must possess an active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance to support the warfighter by ensuring predictable performance across various production stages and maintaining high standards of quality and safety within a restricted program environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage program integration, strategy, capital, risk management, and staffing for the entire Operating Unit.
  • Oversee production throughput to manage significant production ramps in support of the warfighter.
  • Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
  • Cultivate customer relationships to develop executable plans and secure necessary funding.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure they meet specific program objectives and requirements.
  • Develop and maintain integrated master plans and schedules while managing giver/receiver dependencies.
  • Conduct risk and opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and capture.
  • Negotiate contracts, budget changes, specifications, and key terms with customers and suppliers.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active U.S. Government Secret level or higher clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience, or a Bachelor of Science in STEM and 6 years of related experience.
  • Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or a Master of Science in STEM and 4 years of related experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in program or project leadership roles with P&L and integrated program team or CAM experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers or project management in other industries.
  • Secret clearance to start.

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