Manager Programs 3

Job Overview
Position: Manager, Programs Level 3 (Programs Level 3 – Manager)
Division: Navigation, Targeting & Survivability (NT&S), Mission Systems sector
Reports to: Director, Program Execution
Employment Type: Full‑time, on‑site (Baltimore or Rolling Meadows); 25% travel required
Relocation Assistance: May be available
Clearance Required: Yes (Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret)
Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Responsibilities
Program Managers are responsible for managing all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities include the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:

Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community

Developing new business opportunities through long‑term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans

Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub‑organizations

Leading and directing cross‑functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives

Measuring and reporting program performance

Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders

Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions

Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test

Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work

Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements

Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines

Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools

Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning

Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)

Managing suppliers to meet program objectives

Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards

Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities

Development and adherence to master plans and schedules

Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years, or Master’s and 6 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries

3–5 or more years of P&L experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager

5 or more years of demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal

Demonstrated understanding of EVMS and Risk and Opportunity Management

Must possess an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Demonstrated experience with establishing customer intimacy

Effective communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Engineering a similar technical field, or Business Administration

5+ years of Program Management experience for DoD / U.S. government contracts

Data analytics / data visualization experience

Experience leading or working on agile projects and using agile EVMS

PMP Certification

Experience leading new product development and/or EMD programs

Current Top Secret Clearance

Compensation and Benefits
Primary Level Salary Range: $184,300.00 – $276,500.00. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions when determining base salary offers.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses and, for senior roles, long‑term incentives. The company provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

EEO Statement
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please review the company’s policy online.

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