Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chandler, AZ
Salary: $139,100–$208,700 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$201,400 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $174k versus about $176k 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 629 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 314 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Manager 2

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The Program Manager 2 joins the Strike Program Office to support the S&T portion of the portfolio. This role involves managing at least one program featuring a mix of research and development activities, including studies, ground tests, and demonstration flights. The manager leads program execution with a focus on engineering rigor, timely delivery, and customer relationships. Key responsibilities include managing all phases from award through completion, maintaining cost, schedule, and technical performance, and leading proposal efforts. The position requires proficiency in agile and Earned Value Management (EVMS) methods to monitor program health. The manager interfaces with internal leadership, partners with IPT leads to develop innovative engineering solutions, and acts as the primary customer contact for the contract scope within the Strike Weapons Program.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $173592 from 118 postings across 23 companies.

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Skills

Earned Value Management Agile Program Management Research and Development Technical Reviews

What you'll do

Manage all phases of the mission from initial award through final completion.
Maintain the cost, schedule, and technical performance of all contracted activities.
Use agile and Earned Value Management (EVM) methods to monitor program health and execution.
Act as the primary customer contact for the contract and work scope.
Establish milestones and monitor performance to keep the program team on plan and within budget.
Direct the work of the program team in partnership with the Operations Manager and Chief Engineer.
Lead proposal efforts and conduct program reviews for both internal and external management.
Co-lead technical reviews with technical leads to develop innovative engineering solutions.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least eight years of experience supporting U.S. government contracts or programs.
5 years of project or program management experience.
Experience with Earned Value Management.
Prior experience leading medium to large technical teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Active Secret US security clearance required at the time of application.
US citizenship required.
Experience working in a classified environment (preferred).
Experience managing programs from $50-100M in value (preferred).
Active Top Secret US security clearance (preferred).

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