Programs Manager III

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
$184,300–$276,500 / yr
Posted
53 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Programs Manager III

As a Manager Programs 3, you will join the Integrated Battle Command System Operating Unit within the Global Command and Control Solutions business unit. You will lead large technical program execution for a U.S. Army program, overseeing more than 300 personnel to manage the design, development, verification, and integration of software in a complex Scaled Agile Framework environment. Your daily responsibilities include managing technical, cost, and schedule performance, conducting risk and opportunity management, and facilitating senior customer interfaces to shape strategy. You will utilize Earned Value Management, Scrum, Kanban, and DevSecOps concepts to align programmatic rigor with software development flow. The role addresses the critical challenge of connecting disparate sensors and effectors into a unified command and control system to enhance air and missile defense capabilities for warfighters in modern geopolitical landscapes.

What you'll do

  • Manage technical, cost, and schedule performance for a U.S. Army program valued at over $500M.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in a large, complex Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) development environment.
  • Execute risk and opportunity management practices to identify and mitigate potential project issues.
  • Develop and maintain master plans, schedules, and budget baselines using Earned Value Management.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior customer interfaces and strategic business growth.
  • Manage supplier relationships and internal resources to meet program objectives and requirements.
  • Drive new business development through strategic planning, proposal preparation, and stakeholder presentations.
  • Align software development metrics with programmatic rigor to optimize cost, schedule, and performance outcomes.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active Secret clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant program management experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
  • Experience leading large, complex development programs with financial management including Earned Value Management and Risk & Opportunity Management.
  • Experience creating and managing integrated master schedules and resource-loaded software development roadmaps.
  • Comprehensive understanding of software development in Agile environments, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
  • Demonstrated experience with resource planning and staffing across multiple Agile teams or workstreams.
  • Proven skills in customer interface, executive communication, and collaborating with technical leaders on trade-offs.

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