Program Manager 1 - Solar Arrays

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Goleta, CA
Salary
$133,000–$199,600 / yr
Posted
14 days ago

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This role $166k
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This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $140,000–$201,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $166k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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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 130 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $125,300–$187,900 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Manager 1 - Solar Arrays

The Program Manager 1 role at Northrop Grumman’s Mission Enabling Production organization in Goleta, CA, involves managing key Solar Array programs for spacecraft applications. This position requires leading cross-functional engineering teams through proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases while ensuring compliance with project budgets and schedules using tools like Earned Value Management System (EVMS). The PM will streamline manufacturing processes, work closely with suppliers to articulate project requirements, and track program performance metrics. Essential skills include strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and proficiency in MS Office Suite and Project. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with Space Deployable systems, making this role ideal for those with a background in engineering or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams through proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases.
  • Transition designs to manufacturing by streamlining processes for cost reduction and efficiency.
  • Develop and execute project budgets and schedules using Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
  • Brief internal and external customers on program progress and performance metrics.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for identified issues.
  • Track and report program performance, including EACs and schedule adherence.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience supporting customers in a project/technical lead role.
  • At least 2 years of Program or Project Management experience, including leading Integrated Product Teams (IPT) or New Product Teams (NPT).
  • Experience in design for manufacturing and transitioning programs to production, including PDR and CDR gated design development.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project.
  • US Citizenship required for employment.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally.

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