Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Baltimore, MD
Salary
$184,300–$276,500 / yr
Posted
7 days ago

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Above market

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This role $230k
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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 201 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $123,400–$187,900 across 200 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Program Manager 3 to lead the Advanced Systems Operating Unit's high-visibility EMD program within the Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit in Baltimore, MD. This role involves forging strategic partnerships, defining and tracking milestones, optimizing resources, engaging stakeholders, delivering executive briefings, cultivating customer relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving performance outcomes using KPIs. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree with relevant experience managing U.S. government programs, leading cross-functional teams, and preparing presentations for senior leaders. Preferred qualifications include a master’s in engineering or business administration, experience across program lifecycles, competitive proposal efforts, and leadership roles in RF sensor development.

What you'll do

  • Define, track, and enforce program milestones to maintain master schedules and manage risks.
  • Strategically allocate and optimize program resources by overseeing workforce planning and talent acquisition.
  • Lead comprehensive stakeholder engagement both internally and with customers to ensure alignment and support.
  • Deliver compelling executive-level briefings to senior leaders, translating technical data into decisive insights.
  • Negotiate and shape contracts, amendments, budgets, and schedule milestones to protect program interests.
  • Drive predictable high-performance outcomes through rigorous measurement and management of critical performance metrics.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience in U.S. Government contracts and customers.
  • Proven ability to manage program performance using KPIs, cost, schedule, and technical measures.
  • Experience managing profit and loss, including budgets, forecasts, revenue, and financial performance.
  • Leadership of cross-functional teams in a matrix organization with responsibility for team execution.
  • Demonstrated experience leading U.S. government programs or contracts as the primary customer interface.
  • Ability to prepare and deliver executive-level briefings to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Current/active U.S. government Secret clearance required, with ability to obtain higher clearances if needed.

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