Program Manager 2 - Deployables

Northrop Grumman

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Goleta, CA Posted 9 days ago $161,100–$241,700 / year
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Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector seeks a Program Manager 2 to lead the Deployables Operating Unit in Goleta, CA. This role involves managing all phases of program life cycles from proposal development through contract closeout, including cultivating customer relationships and developing new business opportunities. The Program Manager will establish and direct cross-functional teams, manage budgets using Earned Value Management, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to internal processes and industry standards. Key responsibilities include measuring performance, delivering presentations, negotiating contracts, and managing suppliers to meet program objectives. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of experience in project management or technical leadership roles, strong analytical and strategic skills, and familiarity with design for manufacturing and gated development practices. Experience in space deployable structures and mechanisms is preferred.

Skills

Earned Value Management Program Management Project Management Risk Management Cost Account Manager Design for Manufacturing Gated Design Development(PDR, CDR) CI/CD Spacecraft Components Satellite Technology Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Experience Proposal Management Business Development Kubernetes AWS Terraform Python PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Develop new business opportunities through strategic planning and proposal development.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to meet program cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
  • Manage program resources, including workforce planning and budget adherence using EVM.
  • Establish and maintain program baselines and manage contract scope changes.
  • Conduct risk management practices to identify, mitigate, and realize opportunities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years of customer support experience in project/technical lead roles
  • Minimum 4+ years of program management or team leadership experience
  • Experience managing programs over $1M using Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Proven analytical, technical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills for both independent and team environments
  • Gated design development experience including PDR and CDR phases
  • US Citizenship required

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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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