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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 (Senior Manager) joins the Space Superiority Division’s Rapid Innovation Office to lead large, mixed-specialty teams through all phases of counterspace mission capabilities. This role involves shaping the nation’s future space warfighting architecture by managing cost, schedule, and technical performance from inception through contract closeout. Key responsibilities include developing organizational roadmaps, cultivating customer intimacy, and leading cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet rigorous contractual requirements. The successful candidate will utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar cost and schedule control methodologies to manage program baselines. Core competencies include business acumen, risk and opportunity management, and complex program integration. The role specifically addresses the technical and business challenges of developing revolutionary counterspace architectures, including satellites, space-to-ground communications, and command and control systems.
What does a Program Manager earn?
Median $173592 from 118 postings across 23 companies.
Lead large cross-functional teams through all phases of the program life cycle from inception to closeout.
Manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet all contractual requirements.
Develop new business opportunities through strategic planning, capture planning, and proposal development.
Cultivate customer relationships to identify new opportunities and support value creation strategies.
Establish and manage program baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost control tools.
Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management practices to identify and mitigate potential program impacts.
Manage suppliers and government-supplied property to ensure all program objectives are met.
Deliver clear and compelling presentations to customers, executive management, and other key stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years, or master’s degree and 8+ years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or program management.
Currently holds and ability to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Eight years of experience leading tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as a project lead, integrated program team, or cost account manager.
Eight years of demonstrated success leading high-performance teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the month.
Undergraduate and/or graduate technical degrees in science, math, or engineering (preferred).
Experience working on space system programs or counterspace architectures (preferred).
Earned Value Management
EVM
KPIs
Project Management
CPFF
CPIF
FFP
Capture Planning
Proposal Development
Space Systems
Small Satellites
Integrated Program Teams
Statement of Work
Earned Value Management (EVM)
MS Project
MS Office Suite
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Integrated Master Plan (IMP)
Risk and Opportunity Management
Program Management
Capture Planning
Proposal Development
Manufacturing
Integrated Program Teams (IPT)
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Project Management
Program Management
Proposal Management
Control Account Manager (CAM)
Capture Planning
Integrated Program Teams (IPT)
Strategic Planning