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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 Program Manager 2 joins the Fuzing and Warhead business within the Missile Products Business Unit at the Allegany Ballistic Laboratory. This role is responsible for managing the full program lifecycle, from initial proposal development through execution and contract closeout. The manager leads cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to ensure all contractual requirements are met on cost, schedule, and technical performance. Key responsibilities include cultivating customer relationships, developing business opportunities, tracking project metrics, and managing risk and opportunity mitigation. The role requires proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies, contract negotiation, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates must navigate complex aerospace and defense requirements to deliver high-performance systems. Essential skills include strategic planning, workforce management, and technical strategy development to support product production research, integration, and testing within the missile products domain.
What does a Program Manager earn?
Median $172750 from 93 postings across 23 companies.
Manage program lifecycle phases including proposal development, startup, execution, and contract closeout.
Deliver all contractual requirements on cost, schedule, and technical performance goals.
Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet specific project objectives.
Cultivate and maintain customer relationships to develop new business opportunities and strategic plans.
Manage program budgets and schedules using Earned Value Management or similar control methodologies.
Conduct risk and opportunity management by identifying, mitigating, and tracking potential issues.
Develop and deliver technical presentations to customers, executive management, and other stakeholders.
Negotiate contracts, contract changes, specifications, and operating budgets with key partners.
What we're looking for
Must possess U.S. Citizenship.
Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or a Master’s degree and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts/customers or project management.
8 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as a lead or manager.
6 years of demonstrated success leading teams or organizations to achieve common goals.
Knowledge of pricing and proposals.
Proficiency in Project Management skills, toolsets, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
EVMS
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Program Management
Project Management
Procurement
Strategic Planning
Proposal Development
Engineering Development Lifecycle
DoD Sustainment
Earned Value Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Lean
Six Sigma
Agile
PMP
Project Management
Proposal Development
Manufacturing
Aerospace
Defense Systems
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Lean
Six Sigma
Agile
PMP
Proposal Development
Manufacturing
Aerospace
Defense Systems