Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman

Actively hiring Posted this week
MD Posted 4 days ago $184,300–$276,500 / year
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Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector seeks a Manager Programs 3 to lead the Advanced Systems and Technologies Operation Unit's portfolio of programs in Baltimore, MD, focusing on delivering customer commitments through effective program management. This role involves P&L leadership, operations oversight, supply chain coordination, engineering support, and financial management across diverse projects. The ideal candidate will develop new business opportunities, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to Integrated Master Schedules and Earned Value Management systems while maintaining transparency with stakeholders. Essential qualifications include a STEM degree, U.S. citizenship, and an active Top Secret clearance, alongside experience in program management tools and leading production or development programs. Preferred candidates have expertise in algorithm development, signal processing, machine learning, and managing dynamic environments, as well as formal government review experience.

Skills

EarnedValueManagementSystem IntegratedMasterSchedule RiskAndOpportunityManagement ScopeBoard Python PostgreSQL AWS Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana PMP EVM/CAM

What you'll do

  • Lead program execution from proposal development through contract closeout.
  • Manage profit and loss across multiple programs within the portfolio.
  • Develop integrated master schedules (IMS) and budget baselines using EVM.
  • Negotiate schedule milestones, payment terms, and other key contract conditions.
  • Cultivate customer relationships to identify new business opportunities.
  • Direct cross-functional teams for program execution and product delivery.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years or Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant project/program management experience supporting US Government contracts.
  • Demonstrated leadership in production or development programs using program management tools like EVMS, IMS, and risk management systems.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams for program execution, including coordination across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and program controls functions.
  • Ability to communicate program status, risks, and mitigation strategies effectively during formal reviews with internal leadership and government customers.
  • Current/active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years, with capability to obtain SCI and SAP clearances.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing algorithm development, advanced signal processing, and machine learning programs preferred.

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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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