Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $161,100–$241,700 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $191k

This role $201k

$138k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $166,293–$215,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $201k versus about $191k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 356 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 242 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Manager 2

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The Program Manager 2 joins the Aeronautics Systems sector to lead a team in a fast-paced environment involving executive interactions and complex project coordination. This role involves leading and motivating a team to execute plans, managing change and configuration of requirements across multiple program integrated product teams, and ensuring performance through baseline schedule and cost allocations. The manager will also manage risk, issues, and opportunities while overseeing supplier performance and contract negotiations. Key responsibilities include developing direct reports and integrating functional expertise into the team. The role requires proficiency in agile programs with incremental planning, as well as experience in systems engineering, software engineering, integration and test engineering, and cyber engineering. This position focuses on delivering technical capabilities and driving execution efficiencies through digital tools within a high-stakes aerospace and defense production environment.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $190350 from 63 postings across 17 companies.

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Skills

Program Management Systems Engineering Cyber Engineering Agile Integration and Test Engineering Contract Negotiation Project Management

What you'll do

Lead and motivate a team to execute project plans and achieve technical capabilities.
Coordinate across multiple program integrated product teams to manage requirements change and configuration.
Manage program schedule baselines and cost allocations to ensure successful execution.
Actively manage risks, issues, and opportunities to maintain program success.
Define goals and develop direct reports to ensure team growth and performance.
Negotiate, monitor, and track the performance of suppliers to ensure they meet plan requirements.
Serve as a digital advocate by applying new tools and functionality to drive execution efficiencies.
Communicate with customers to drive mutual goals and shared success.

What we're looking for

Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret or higher clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearances.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, or a Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years of related experience.
Master’s degree and 8 years of experience, or a Master of Science in STEM and 7 years of related experience.
Experience must include project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, or business management functions.
Prior roles executing on development programs and rapid integration activities (preferred).
Experience with BOE writing, contract negotiations, and leading engineering teams in matrixed environments (preferred).

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