Manager Programs 3 - 18248

About the role

This position will be located in Huntsville, AL or Roy, Utah. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Manager 3.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate an organizational vision, roadmap, and program structure for the SLCM-N Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction phase.
• Lead integrated program teams, allocate resources, workforce planning, and manage suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Serve as the primary customer liaison, cultivate relationships, capture new opportunities, and represent NG in negotiations, program reviews, and senior-level presentations.
• Define system architecture, requirements, verification, and specialty engineering; establish design concepts and engineering effort for research, development, integration, and test.
• Establish and manage program baselines, master plans, schedules, and Earned Value Management (EVM) cost-schedule controls.
• Identify, track, and resolve program requirements, risks, and opportunities through formal risk-management and control-board processes.
• Measure and report program performance to NG leadership and the customer, ensuring adherence to contract scope and internal policies.
• Oversee government-provided property, information, and special-access requirements, ensuring compliance with security clearances.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, policies, and industry-standard practices across the program.
• Deliver clear, compelling briefings and presentations to senior stakeholders, customers, and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or program management, or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Minimum of four years leading performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, achieving all requirements as project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager.
• Minimum of three years demonstrated success leading high-performance teams or organizations to achieve a common goal.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams of at least 15 personnel and managing contract scope exceeding $15M.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate technical degrees in science, mathematics, or engineering from a nationally accredited institution.
• Experience on cruise missile programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in capture management, technical performance baselines, requirements management, and earned value management best practices.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Pay

The standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The primary level salary range is $166,700.00 - $276,500.00.

Schedule

The position is offered on a 9/80 schedule.