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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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JOB TITLE: Program Manager 1
The Program Manager 1 joins the Propulsion portfolio within the Mission Enabling Products business unit of the Intelligence Systems Division. This role involves leading a matrixed-functional team to manage the full program life cycle, from proposal development and startup through execution and contract closeout. Key responsibilities include overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance while ensuring compliance with organizational processes. The manager will build team structures, manage resources, and maintain customer relationships to deliver contractual requirements. Required skills include proficiency in the MS Office Suite and MS Project, along with experience in Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Schedules, and Risk and Opportunity Management. The role supports the design and production of spacecraft components, such as propulsion tanks and solar arrays, for various satellite classes.
What does a Program Manager earn?
Median $173592 from 118 postings across 23 companies.
Lead a cross-functional matrixed team to deliver all contractual requirements on cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Manage the full program life cycle from initial proposal development and startup through execution and contract closeout.
Develop and implement team structures, organizational frameworks, and processes to optimize productivity and foster collaboration.
Interface directly with customers, business management, contracts, and engineering teams to ensure technical integrity and schedule adherence.
Develop new business opportunities through long-term strategic planning, capture planning, and the development of proposals.
Manage program resources including workforce planning, operating budgets, contract changes, and schedule milestones.
Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management while adhering to internal processes and industry standards.
Measure and report program performance to internal and external customers using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar tools.
What we're looking for
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience, or a Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or project management in the Aerospace Industry.
Must have at least 3 years of experience with functional and/or technical leadership.
Must have experience leading program tasks on schedule and at cost as a program manager, project lead, IPT, or CAM.
Must have experience building and leading diverse and inclusive teams, including mentoring, coaching, and conflict resolution.
Must have advanced MS Office Suite and MS Project skills.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Knowledge and experience with process standards for program execution, business development, and risk management (preferred).
Experience with program management tools such as EVMS, IMP, IMS, and Risk and Opportunity Management (preferred).
Earned Value Management
EVMS
MS Project
MS Office Suite
Integrated Master Schedule
IMS
Integrated Master Plan
IMP
Risk and Opportunity Management
Program Management
Capture Planning
Proposal Development
IPT
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Microsoft Office Suite
Agile
Lean
Six Sigma
PMP
Project Management
Capture Planning
Proposal Development
Integrated Program Teams (IPT)
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Lean
Six Sigma
Agile
PMP
Proposal Development
Manufacturing
Aerospace
Defense Systems
Earned Value Management (EVM)
MS Project
MS Office Suite
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Integrated Master Plan (IMP)
Risk and Opportunity Management
Program Management
Capture Planning
Proposal Development
Manufacturing
Integrated Program Teams (IPT)
Earned Value Management (EVM)
MS Project
MS Office Suite
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Integrated Master Plan (IMP)
Risk and Opportunity Management
Program Management
Capture Planning
Proposal Development
Manufacturing
Integrated Program Teams (IPT)