Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman • Corinne, UT

1d • $166,700 - $250,100

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Space Exploration Operating Unit is seeking a Program Manager 3 to support NASA programs developing and qualifying the SLS upper stage for the Artemis IV flight in 2028. Reporting to the Director of Programs, the role supports contract execution, business growth strategy development and execution, profit and loss accountability, and supervision of direct reports and other staff responsible for program performance. The position owns the overall management of technical, financial, and contract commitments and requires communication with internal and external customers and functional organizations.

The Program Manager leads program execution across safety, quality, schedule, technical requirements, and cost; manages teams toward production, billing, and revenue milestones; and oversees budgets, forecasts, risks, and corrective actions. The role represents Northrop Grumman to customers, supports contract negotiations and proposal responses, and works with technical teams and Operations Program Managers to balance program risk and performance. Travel is 25% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available; no clearance is required to start.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance.
• 10 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or customers in a production environment.
• Five or more years leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and to requirements as a Program/Project Manager, Integrated Program Lead, or Cost Account Manager.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment to achieve a shared objective.
• Strong critical-thinking and logical-reasoning skills, including the ability to solve issues and anticipate programmatic and technical risks.
• Ability to understand technical and financial customer requirements and ensure customer needs are met.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Experience with solid rocket motors or missile defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful execution of programs across safety, quality, schedule, technical requirements, and cost.
• Manage teams to achieve production, billing, and revenue milestones.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to program managers, interns, and cross-functional team members.
• Drive a results-oriented culture, challenge the status quo, and identify creative ways to manage cost versus risk.
• Represent Northrop Grumman to customers, communicating company capabilities and aligning them with customer needs.
• Execute programs and resolve issues in alignment with business objectives, contract terms, regulations, and company procedures.
• Balance the interests of customers, Northrop Grumman, and employees in program decisions.
• Lead program participation in customer and internal working group meetings.
• Support request-for-proposal responses and lead commitment reviews with program and Propulsion Systems leadership.
• Establish, communicate, and maintain clear program priorities, including managing changes to the program baseline.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively with internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing.
• Ensure programs remain on track to meet master plans, milestones, and delivery commitments.
• Apply Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Factory Schedules, and Earned Value Management principles to monitor and control performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, initiating corrective actions as required.
• Oversee program budgets and participate in monthly business management reviews and corporate reporting.
• Forecast financial performance accurately and align program actions and communications to achieve financial and program milestones.
• Assist in negotiating contracts, modifications, pricing, and terms, and resolve contract issues with prime and government customers.
• Set program standards and work with technical teams and Operations Program Managers to balance risk and performance.
• Leverage existing programs and Propulsion Systems capabilities to identify, shape, and win new business opportunities with customers.
• Support program execution of contracts and develop and execute business growth strategies.
• Manage overall technical, financial, and contract commitments and supervise direct reports and additional program staff.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

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