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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 - Resiliency Technology & Products leads a complex, classified advanced technology program focused on delivering operational flight hardware. Working within a high-technology aerospace and defense context, the manager drives execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance while maturing technology solutions for critical missions. Key responsibilities include baseline development, integrated master schedule management, risk and opportunity management, and configuration control. The role requires integrating cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, and security to meet contractual commitments. The successful candidate will utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) and disciplined program management processes to interface with U.S. Government customers and prime contractors. Required competencies include technical leadership in R&D programs, experience with DoD or Intelligence Community expectations, and the ability to coach and develop a team of project managers.
What does a Program Manager earn in California?
Median $201400 from 31 postings across 10 companies.
Lead a classified, advanced technology program to deliver operational flight hardware on an aggressive timeline.
Manage program planning including baseline development, integrated master schedules, staffing plans, and risk management.
Own cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure all programs meet contractual commitments.
Interface with U.S. Government customers and prime contractors to define scope, negotiate changes, and resolve issues.
Apply disciplined program management processes including earned value management, configuration control, and change management.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings on program health, major risks, and strategic opportunities.
Support new business activities including capture strategy and proposal leadership for potential follow-on activities.
Coach, develop, and performance-manage a team of program managers and integrated product team leads.
What we're looking for
U.S. citizenship is required.
Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and SCI at time of application.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Programs (SAPs).
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related STEM field.
8+ years of relevant experience (6+ years with a Master’s degree).
2+ years of technical leadership experience on R&D programs, technology demonstrators, or advanced concept efforts in aerospace, defense, or high-technology industries.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) or equivalent cost/schedule performance management.
Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community customers and associated program execution expectations.
Strong communication and briefing skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and/or customers.
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
Current SCI Access (preferred).
Current CAP/SAP Access (preferred).
Experience leading relevant technology and/or rapid development programs through hardware deliveries (preferred).
Experience leading classified programs or Special Access Programs (SAPs), including interface with security and export/technology control stakeholders (preferred).
Prior people-leadership experience, including performance management, talent development, and building high-performing teams (preferred).
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