Manager Programs 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS), Mission Next Division, is seeking a Program Manager 2 to support the Distributed Systems Operating Unit within the Emerging Capabilities Development Business Unit. The role leads aspects of the high-visibility Mux TACAIR Program portfolio and supports technical demonstration and development scope that contributes to operating unit growth. The position is full-time onsite in Baltimore, Maryland, and reports to the MUX TACAIR Program Manager. Travel is required up to 25% of the time. An active U.S. government Secret clearance is required for consideration, along with the ability to obtain and maintain any required special-access clearances. The Program Manager will lead cross-functional and matrixed teams to achieve program cost, schedule, and technical performance targets. The role encompasses program planning and execution, resource and workforce management, stakeholder and customer engagement, executive communications, contract shaping and negotiation, and performance measurement. The position supports programs serving U.S. government customers and requires U.S. citizenship. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in engineering or a related technical field, lifecycle program management experience, and experience in platform development, airworthiness, flight test, or competitive U.S. Government proposal efforts. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and a 9/80 work schedule where available. Additional benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, company-paid holidays, and potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers.
- Experience managing program performance using KPIs, program metrics, and cost, schedule, and technical performance measures.
- Experience managing program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, revenue, costs, and/or profit and loss.
- Experience leading cross-functional and matrixed teams in program, project, or business operations execution, with responsibility for team performance and execution.
- Experience serving as a primary customer interface for government, commercial, or internal stakeholders.
- Experience leading or supporting U.S. government programs, contracts, or acquisitions.
- Experience preparing and delivering briefings, program reviews, and status presentations to senior leaders, executives, customers, or government stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active U.S. government Secret clearance is required for consideration, along with the ability to obtain and maintain required special-access clearances.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- At least 3 years of experience managing programs through one or more lifecycle phases, including Science & Technology (S&T), Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD), Production, and/or Sustainment.
- Experience with programs serving as Prime or Lead System Integrator.
- Experience with platform development, airworthiness, or flight test programs.
- Experience leading or supporting competitive proposal efforts for U.S. Government or DoD customers, including proposal development, capture activities, and/or bid submissions.
- Experience serving as a Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Operations Program Manager, IPT Lead, or Technical Lead for development programs.
Responsibilities
- Forge and sustain strategic partnerships with cross-functional teams to drive program cost, schedule, and technical performance targets in a matrixed organization.
- Define, track, and enforce program milestones; maintain master schedules; manage risks and opportunities; and resolve complex issues that threaten delivery.
- Allocate and optimize program resources, oversee workforce planning and talent acquisition, and address skill gaps.
- Lead internal and customer stakeholder engagement to maintain alignment, transparency, and support throughout the program lifecycle.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings that translate technical data into action-oriented insights for senior leaders, customers, and stakeholders.
- Develop customer relationships to identify and secure additional business opportunities within the customer ecosystem.
- Negotiate and shape contracts, amendments, specifications, budgets, and schedule milestones to protect program interests.
- Measure, analyze, and manage performance metrics and KPI dashboards to drive predictable program outcomes.
Benefits
- Health Plan and health insurance coverage
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule where available
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
