Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman

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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 Restricted Emerging Operation Unit's portfolio of programs, focusing on delivering customer commitments through effective P&L management, operations oversight, and financial control. This role involves developing new business opportunities, managing cross-functional teams from proposal development to contract closeout, and ensuring adherence to Integrated Master Schedules and Earned Value Management systems. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree with extensive experience in program management for U.S. Government or DoD contracts, leading production programs, and coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and program controls functions. Proficiency in tools like EVMS, IMS, and risk management is essential, along with strong communication skills to manage daily team dynamics and engage stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Earned Value Management System Integrated Master Schedule Risk and Opportunity Management Scope Board Program Management Tools PMR SRR PDR CDR EVM/CAM PMP CI/CD AWS Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Lead program execution from proposal development through contract closeout.
  • Manage cross-functional teams responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Develop customer relationships to identify new business opportunities.
  • Direct profit and loss leadership across all managed programs.
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions with stakeholders.

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.
  • Proven ability to communicate program status, risks, and mitigation strategies during formal reviews with internal leadership and government customers.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years and eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAPs).
  • Strong interpersonal skills for managing daily team operations and recurring joint meetings with stakeholders.

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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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