Manager Programs 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS), Advanced Multi-Function Systems Division, is seeking a Program Manager 2 to support the Advanced Systems Operating Unit within the Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit. The Advanced Systems portfolio includes next-generation technology programs spanning capture, development, and sustainment in a fast-paced environment. The position leads multiple International Foreign Military Sales (FMS) sustainment programs and builds international and domestic customer relationships. It reports to the International Sustainment Lead Program Manager and is full-time onsite in Baltimore, Maryland. The Program Manager drives cost, schedule, and technical performance across a matrixed organization; manages program plans, milestones, risks, and issues; engages internal and customer stakeholders; delivers executive-level briefings; develops customer relationships and business opportunities; negotiates contract and program terms; and monitors program performance through metrics and KPI dashboards. U.S. citizenship is required, as is the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance upon starting.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 the 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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance upon starting.
Nice To Haves
- Current or active U.S. government Secret clearance.
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, 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 leading or supporting competitive proposal efforts for U.S. Government or DoD customers, including proposal development, capture activities, and/or bid submissions.
- Experience as a Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Operations Program Manager, IPT Lead, or Technical Lead for RF, sensor, radar, electronic warfare (EW), or related subsystem development programs.
Responsibilities
- Build and sustain strategic partnerships with cross-functional teams to achieve program cost, schedule, and technical performance targets within a matrixed organization.
- Define, track, and enforce program milestones; maintain master schedules; manage risks and opportunities; and resolve issues that threaten delivery.
- Lead stakeholder engagement with internal teams and customers to maintain alignment, transparency, and support throughout the program lifecycle.
- Deliver executive-level briefings to senior leaders, customers, and other key stakeholders.
- Develop customer relationships and identify 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 critical performance metrics and KPI dashboards to drive predictable program outcomes.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule where available
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
