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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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The Product Development Program Manager 3 joins the Advanced Weapons Business Unit to lead AARGM and AARGM-ER missile development programs. This role involves managing the development, qualification, flight test, and transition-to-production of hardware and software configurations for missile systems supporting national security objectives. The manager directs cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance goals are met while complying with defense regulations. Key responsibilities include risk and opportunity management, contract negotiation, workforce planning, and reporting program performance to stakeholders. The position requires proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management. Candidates must possess a Secret security clearance and experience managing complex aerospace or defense programs, ensuring all technical requirements are met within strict budget and quality constraints.
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Satellites
Space-to-Ground Communications
Command and Control
Space Vehicle Operations
Counterspace Architectures
Capture Management
Integrated Program Teams (IPT)
Cost & Schedule Control
Technical Performance Baseline
Proposal Development