Program Manager 3 - Hypersonics

Northrop Grumman•Magna, UT

1d•$166,700 - $250,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Program Manager 3 for a Hypersonics Program in our Propulsion Systems Business Unit at Promontory, Utah.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business field with 10+ years supporting US Government contracts or customers
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams
Experience working in aerospace manufacturing
Experience in delivering results to the bottom line and managing change
Experience in cost and schedule controls, including IMS management
Past profit/loss accountability
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of solid rocket design, motor development, and production
Familiarity with Promontory, Bacchus and Clearfield Value Streams
Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and their application to Propulsion Systems programs
Experience integrating Operation Program Management (OPM) concepts with Propulsion Systems program execution
Working knowledge of U.S. Army and U.S. Navy programs and products relevant to missile and hypersonic systems
In-depth understanding of customer requirements, both technical and financial, to ensure customer needs are met
Familiarity and experience managing ITAR-controlled data

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end program execution across scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and profit & loss, continuously driving results and challenging the status quo.
Apply working knowledge of energetic materials, solid rocket motors, and related components to resolve technical and operational issues and keep programs on plan.
Serve as the primary company–customer interface, representing Northrop Grumman, balancing customer/NG/employee interests, resolving issues within contractual, legal, regulatory, and business objectives, and leading customer working groups.
Provide overall leadership, direction, and mentoring to a cross‑functional program team (contracts, finance, OPM, supply chain, scheduling, engineering, mission assurance, safety, operations), managing priorities, conflict, change to baselines, and performance.
Own schedule management through integrated master schedules, factory schedules, and Earned Value Management to meet key milestones and master program plans.
Manage program financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reviews, and aligning actions to maximize award fees.
Support contract structuring, negotiations, pricing, changes, and issue resolution.
Drive technical excellence by setting standards, partnering with technical leaders and OPMs, and balancing technical risk and performance.
Lead business development by leveraging existing programs, and managing compliant, competitive proposals (new, follow‑on, and changes) aligned to Northrop Grumman strategy.
Influence and communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels of the organization and customers; travel 20–25% as required.