Program Integration Manager 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) Advanced Weapons Business Unit is seeking a Program Integration Manager to support the Air Warfare Systems and Advanced Programs Operating Unit. The position is based on-site in Northridge, California, and reports directly to the Advanced Weapons BU Chief of Staff. The manager is a key member of the Operating Unit leadership team, managing a team of Project Managers and supporting program integration across the Operating Unit. The role involves frequent interaction with senior leadership and exposure to sensitive programs and new business activities. It requires tact, diplomacy, discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while collaborating across organizational levels and functions. The position supports program execution, leadership visibility, proposal and capture work, and process improvement, while providing exposure to business and portfolio operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant professional experience, supporting U.S. Government contracts or customers, program or project management, business operations, and/or technical programs; 12 years of experience may substitute for a formal degree.
- Experience in project/program management, business management, or cross-functional team leadership, including coordinating project activities, deliverables, schedules, and/or stakeholder requirements.
- Experience analyzing program financial performance, such as budgets, forecasts, cost performance, financial metrics, and/or variance analysis, and developing recommendations for program or business leadership.
- Experience in U.S. Government contracting or another regulated environment, such as defense contracting or government procurement.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint for business analysis, presentations or reports, information management, and/or project execution.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent project/program management certification.
- Experience with Northrop Grumman organizational structures, processes, policies, and procedures, including collaboration across multiple functional organizations.
- Cost Account Management (CAM) certification or prior CAM experience, including use of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles such as cost forecasting, variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) development.
- Current or active Secret clearance with SCI and/or SAP access.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a core member of the Program Management team, oversee program execution, and help establish and maintain a disciplined management cadence that provides visibility into critical tasks and milestones.
- Lead or coordinate program integrators and cross-functional partners to drive horizontal and vertical integration across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and support program health, people, processes, and tools.
- Support cost, schedule, and technical requirements and identify and manage risks and opportunities throughout execution.
- Support program reporting and leadership reviews, including weekly status reviews and heading checks, keeping stakeholders informed of progress, changes, and issues.
- Support proposal and capture activities across multiple contracts as needed.
- Participate in and help drive process improvement initiatives, including change management and program execution best practices.
- Coordinate staff deliverables required by Division-level business rhythms and ensure they are delivered on time.
- Enable the Program Integration Team (PIT) to support Program Management across NGDS Program Monitoring and Controls Processes and program execution.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Vice President or Director employees may be eligible for Long Term Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
