Program Manager 3

Northrop Grumman

Actively hiring
Rocket Center, WV Posted 22 days ago $166,700$250,100 / year

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TL;DR

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is hiring a Manager of Programs Level 3 for their Fuzing and Warhead business unit at the Allegany Ballistic Laboratory facility in Rocket Center, West Virginia. This senior role involves managing cost, schedule, and technical performance across various programs, establishing customer relationships, developing new business opportunities through strategic planning and proposal development, and leading cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet program objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, supplier management, and risk assessment, along with a strong background in Earned Value Management and other cost control methodologies. They should possess excellent communication skills, be adept at managing diverse teams, and have the ability to navigate complex business environments while ensuring compliance with internal processes and industry standards.

Skills

Earned Value Management Project Management Proposal Management PMP Risk Management EVM DoD Security Clearance Process Program Management Tools Capture Management Communications Business Acumen Customer Intimacy Contract Negotiation Workforce Planning Supplier Management Master Scheduling Integrated Program Teams(IPT) Budget Baselines Change Control Board(CCB)

What you'll do

  • Establish and maintain customer relationships to develop new business opportunities.
  • Develop and lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet performance objectives.
  • Design and manage program organization to address customer requirements effectively.
  • Create and deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and stakeholders.
  • Manage contract negotiations, including changes, specifications, and operating budgets.
  • Prioritize and allocate resources, ensuring adherence to budget baselines using EVM.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree and 8 years of experience supporting U.S.
  • Minimum 10 years leading tasks on schedule, at cost, achieving requirements as project lead, IPT lead, or CAM.
  • High competency in Project Management skills and toolsets.
  • Experience managing suppliers and ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship required).
  • Demonstrated success leading teams/organizations to achieve goals.
  • PMP® certification preferred.

Market check

Salary context

This $166,700–$250,100 range sits above 72% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$141,900$231,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$158,800$213,375

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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