Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Microelectronics Center is seeking a Senior Program Manager (Level 3) to support the Foundry, Test, and Advanced Packaging Operating Unit onsite in Linthicum, Maryland. The Microelectronics Center develops, prototypes, matures, and scales microelectronics and advanced packaging technologies for defense and commercial systems.

The Senior Program Manager will lead complex, fast-paced programs focused on advanced packaging technologies and microelectronics products. The role is accountable for program performance through the full lifecycle, from shaping and capture through startup, execution, and closeout. The manager will lead cross-functional teams in meeting contractual requirements and delivering predictable cost, schedule, and technical outcomes; coordinate with customers, suppliers, internal support organizations, and industry technical leaders; and support transition of program deliverables into practical customer use. The position requires up to 25% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, master’s degree with 6 years, or Ph.D. with 3 years, supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or program management in commercial industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading U.S. Government programs, contracts, and/or acquisitions.
• Technical background in the design, research, development, and production deployment of microelectronics and/or advanced packaging technologies.
• Experience managing program performance using KPIs and cost, schedule, and technical metrics linked to contractual and internal requirements.
• Experience managing program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, revenue, costs, and/or profit and loss.
• Experience leading teams in a matrixed organization to execute technical and business operations.
• Experience serving as lead interface to U.S. Government, defense, and commercial customers to define technical solutions for microelectronics fabrication and/or packaging needs.
• Expert verbal and written communication skills, including preparing and delivering white papers, proposals, and technical and programmatic briefings.
• Ability to travel domestically as required, estimated at 25% of the time.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance and ability to qualify for higher clearances and/or Special Access Programs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a science or technology field related to microelectronics and semiconductors.
• At least 5 years of experience leading technology development or production programs.
• Operations management experience and knowledge of RF and digital system products, capabilities, and enabling technologies for microelectronics and advanced packaging.
• Detailed knowledge of ASIC and packaging design.
• Experience leading or supporting competitive U.S. Government proposal efforts, including proposal development, capture activities, and/or bid submissions.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent programs and achieve cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Build and lead cross-functional program teams executing design, manufacturing, and/or test efforts.
• Measure and manage program performance using key performance indicators, earned value management, risk and opportunity management, and requirements change control.
• Allocate and optimize program resources, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, and skill-gap mitigation.
• Shape and negotiate contracts, change orders, specifications, budgets, schedule milestones, and key conditions for executable program performance.
• Develop and maintain customer and partner relationships through transparent, disciplined execution and clear communication of risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and presentations to customers, company management, program stakeholders, and industry audiences.
• Lead stakeholder engagement internally and with customers to maintain alignment, transparency, and support throughout the program lifecycle.
• Interface with technical leaders across the industry to identify technology needs and business opportunities.
• Support transition of program deliverables to practical use with customers.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage
• Savings plan
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Company-paid holidays
• Education assistance
• Training and development
• 9/80 work schedule where available
• Life and disability insurance
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary annual bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

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