Manager Project Management 1

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

3d•$105,000 - $157,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s AMS Division Supplier Quality organization is seeking a Manager Project Management 1 for an on-site position in Baltimore, Maryland. The role leads a team developing and executing supplier management strategies for programs across the AMS Division and serves as the primary liaison among the Program Management Office, Global Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality organizations. The position interfaces with leadership at all levels in support of program execution and calls for strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and forward-looking risk management in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The manager coordinates supplier strategy and risk mitigation, monitors supplier commitments and program performance, and provides executive-level status briefings. Responsibilities also include integrating supplier management into proposal development, supporting supplier excursions and supplier development plans, maintaining risk burndown plans, driving process improvements, supporting dashboard and tool use, preparing division and business-unit reporting, reviewing project budgets and schedules, and coordinating workforce planning and onboarding. The position requires domestic travel up to 25% and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. The stated primary salary range is $105,000 to $157,600. Northrop Grumman lists health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off, and potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on the position and eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience supporting U.S. Government contracts/customers, program or project management, business operations, or supply chain management; or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in those areas.
At least 1 year serving as a team lead or people leader.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 25%.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities are expected for the role.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and presenting briefings, recommendations, project status, or business information to program stakeholders or senior-level leadership.
Experience analyzing project or business requirements and developing recommendations to support project execution, issue resolution, or management decision-making.
Project Management Professional (PMP), equivalent certification, or equivalent project/program management certification.
Experience collaborating across multiple functional organizations.
Experience with ERP systems or SAP.

Responsibilities

Lead a team in developing and executing supplier management strategies for AMS Division programs.
Serve as the primary liaison among the Program Management Office (PMO), Global Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality organizations.
Coordinate across functions to define and implement supplier management strategies, develop and execute supplier risk mitigation plans, and ensure supplier commitments are achieved.
Provide executive-level briefings on program status, challenges, and supplier management plan effectiveness.
Establish milestone objectives and manage performance against schedule and quality requirements.
Integrate supplier management activities into proposal development and ensure consistent execution across the sector.
Support supplier excursions and cross-functional Supplier Development plans.
Own the creation and execution of risk burndown plans, including RTG plans and SAMS assessments.
Drive process improvement initiatives with the team and organization.
Support and promote dashboard and tool utilization, including Palantir, SAMS, and Business Insights.
Support division and business-unit reporting, including data collection, analysis, and preparation of charts and presentation materials for leadership reviews.
Review project status, budgets, and schedules; identify variances; and prepare timely status reports for stakeholders.
Lead team engagement and recognition initiatives to support a positive, high-performing project environment.
Coordinate staffing activities, including workforce planning inputs, onboarding support, and resource alignment with program needs.