Program Manager I

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Plymouth, MN
Salary: $127,000–$190,600 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 705 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Program Manager I

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The Program Manager I joins the Weapons Systems Division to support the Armament Systems and Ammunition organization within the Advanced Ammunition Portfolio. This role involves leading a cross-functional organization to deliver contractual requirements on cost, schedule, and technical performance from proposal development through contract closeout. Key responsibilities include directing Integrated Program Teams, managing program resources, and performing risk and opportunity management. The individual will utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) and Microsoft Office Suite tools to track performance, manage budgets, and develop master plans. Core competencies include project management, contract negotiation, and stakeholder communication. The work focuses on managing complex aerospace and defense programs, specifically ensuring that all subsystems meet rigorous technical specifications and government requirements while maintaining strong customer relationships and strategic business planning.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $173285 from 121 postings across 20 companies.

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Skills

Earned Value Management EVMS Project Management Agile Lean Six Sigma Microsoft Office Suite PowerPoint Excel Word Outlook PMP Capture Planning

What you'll do

Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
Manage the full program life cycle from proposal development through startup, execution, and contract closeout.
Develop and monitor budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost control methodologies.
Identify, allocate, and manage program resources including workforce planning and supplier management.
Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization.
Create and finalize program Statements of Work and track all program requirements.
Negotiate contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, and schedule milestones.
Cultivate customer relationships to develop new business opportunities and long-term strategic plans.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or project management.
5 years of experience leading tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as a project lead, IPT lead, or cost account manager.
Basic competency in Project Management skills and toolsets.
Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
Able to travel up to 25% of the time.
Degree in science, engineering, or business (preferred); experience in aerospace/defense or with DoD/NASA (preferred); PMP® certification (preferred); active Security Clearance (preferred).

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