Program Manager 2 – Strike

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

7d • $139,100 - $208,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Strike Program Office is seeking a Program Manager 2 to support the Science and Technology portion of the portfolio and manage at least one program involving research and development activities. The role leads execution of studies, ground tests, and demonstration flights, with an emphasis on timely delivery, customer relationships, and engineering rigor. The position is located in Chandler, Arizona, within a security-controlled closed area due to Strike Weapons security requirements.

The Program Manager leads program execution from award through completion, manages cost, schedule, and technical performance, and uses agile and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methods with business operations support to monitor program health. The role leads proposal efforts, reports program status to internal leadership, co-leads technical reviews with technical leads, and serves as the primary customer contact for the contract or work scope. Working under the guidance of the Senior Program Manager, the PM partners with IPT leads and operations to develop engineering solutions, improve efficiency, and ensure subsystem success. The position also directs the program team in partnership with the Operations Manager, SEIT, and Chief Engineer, while fostering a collaborative environment and supporting team members’ development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 8 years supporting U.S. government contracts or programs.
• At least 5 years of project or program management and related leadership experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Prior experience leading medium to large technical teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Active Secret U.S. security clearance at the time of application.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a classified environment.
• Experience managing programs valued at $50–100 million.
• Active Top Secret U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the mission from contract award through completion.
• Maintain cost, schedule, and technical performance of contracted activities.
• Use agile and EVMS methods, with support from business operations, to maintain program health and execution.
• Maintain working relationships with the customer and internal and external partners; communicate promptly and help resolve questions and issues.
• Act as the primary customer contact for the contract or work scope.
• Establish milestones and monitor performance to keep the program team on plan and within budget.
• Direct program team work in partnership with the Operations Manager, SEIT, and Chief Engineer.
• Assist with internal and external program reviews.
• Lead program execution of studies, ground tests, and demonstration flights.
• Lead proposal efforts for the Strike Weapons Program and report program health and status to internal leadership.
• Co-lead technical reviews with technical leads and manage overall cost and schedule.
• Partner with IPT leads to develop engineering solutions and drive efficiency with operations.
• Help ensure subsystem success and support team members’ development.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards and foster a fun, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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