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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 3 joins the Advanced Responsive Capabilities Operating Unit within the Space Superiority Division to support a new production program delivering first-of-its-kind operational capability. This role is critical to establishing a new product line by managing all contractual requirements, cost, schedule, and technical performance from proposal development through contract closeout. The manager leads cross-functional Integrated Program Teams, manages program resources and suppliers, and conducts risk and opportunity management. Key responsibilities include developing Earned Value Management baselines, negotiating contracts, and fostering customer intimacy to support value creation. The role requires expertise in project management for U.S. Government contracts, including experience with CPFF, CPIF, and FFP contract types. Essential skills include technical performance measurement, workforce planning, and managing government-supplied property. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI and the ability to access Special Access Programs.
What does a Program Manager earn?
Median $173285 from 79 postings across 18 companies.
Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
Manage the full program lifecycle from proposal development through execution and contract closeout.
Track and report program performance metrics using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar tools.
Negotiate contracts, changes, specifications, operating budgets, and key terms with stakeholders.
Develop and manage master plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies for new product lines.
Manage supplier relationships and government-supplied property to ensure program goals are met.
Cultivate customer relationships to identify new business opportunities and support value creation.
Oversee the identification, distribution, and completion of all contract requirements and Statement of Work details.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics, or another Technical Discipline and 9 years of experience, or Master’s and 7 years’ experience.
3+ years of demonstrated experience managing program performance in a P&L role using KPIs, cost, schedule, and technical performance measures.
Experience leading tasks on schedule and at cost as a project lead, integrated program team member, or cost account manager.
Experience with Planning, Scheduling, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI and the ability to qualify for Special Access Programs (SAP) at time of application.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Experience in the space industry (preferred).
Experience managing suppliers, small satellite production, or various contract types like CPFF, CPIF, and FFP (preferred).
Earned Value Management (EVM)
EVMS
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Integrated Master Plan (IMP)
MS Project
MS Office Suite
Risk and Opportunity Management
Proposal Development
Capture Planning
Program Management
Manufacturing
Project Management
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Project Management
Program Management
Proposal Management
Control Account Manager (CAM)
Strategic Planning
Integrated Program Teams (IPT)