Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman • Huntsville, AL

2d • $153,800 - $230,800 • Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Manager, Programs 2 to lead the IBCS/AMDPCS Increment 3 (Inc 3) OTA Program within the Tactical Ground Equipment Business Area in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, the Inc 3 OTA Program Manager is responsible for all programmatic elements including cost, schedule, and performance while shaping forward‑looking strategic vision and driving organic growth. In addition, the Inc 3 OTA PM drives collaboration across Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Business Management, and regularly engages with both senior leadership as well as government officials and customer stakeholders. The Inc 3 OTA PM is accountable for executing the program, ensuring that performance targets are met and delivery commitments align with contractual requirements and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related professional experience; Master’s degree and 6 years of related professional experience
• Program leadership or project execution experience in a complex defense or aerospace environment
• Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and performance
• Demonstrated customer interface and team organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated executive communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
• Comprehension of organizational financial management and reporting (Annual Operating Plan / Long Range Strategic Plan)
• Active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of program management experience on a high-visibility production program
• Experience with tactical shelters, ground platforms, or similar defense systems
• CAM experience and proficiency on an Earned Value Management program
• Proposal development experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or similar

Responsibilities

• Own overall program execution performance for assigned scope
• Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment
• Ensure program commitments are executable and aligned to baseline
• Manage program risks and opportunities and drive mitigation plans
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on program objectives
• Deliver clear and concise status communication to leadership and stakeholders
• Lead program reviews and provide program representation in governance forums
• Ensure alignment between program requirements and product execution activities
• Drive issue resolution across functional boundaries
• Monitor program health indicators and implement corrective actions as required
• Partner with Engineering and Functional Teams to ensure technical alignment supports program objectives
• Maintain compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager