Program Manager 3 - Hypersonics

Relocation assistance is not available. A Secret clearance is required for this role. Travel is expected up to 50% of the time.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems designs, builds, and delivers space, defense, and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems, and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems, and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

This position is for a Program Manager 3 supporting a Hypersonics Program within our Propulsion Systems Business Unit at Promontory, Utah. The role is split 50% at the Bacchus (Magna) Site and 50% at the Promontory Site as part of the Strategic Systems Program (SSP) Operating Unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution across scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and profit & loss, continuously driving results and challenging the status quo.
• Apply working knowledge of energetic materials, solid rocket motors, and related components to resolve technical and operational issues and keep programs on plan.
• Serve as the primary company–customer interface, representing Northrop Grumman, balancing customer/NG/employee interests, resolving issues within contractual, legal, regulatory, and business objectives, and leading customer working groups.
• Provide overall leadership, direction, and mentoring to a cross-functional program team (contracts, finance, OPM, supply chain, scheduling, engineering, mission assurance, safety, operations), managing priorities, conflict, change to baselines, and performance.
• Own schedule management through integrated master schedules, factory schedules, and Earned Value Management to meet key milestones and master program plans.
• Manage program financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reviews, and aligning actions to maximize award fees.
• Support contract structuring, negotiations, pricing, changes, and issue resolution.
• Drive technical excellence by setting standards, partnering with technical leaders and OPMs, and balancing technical risk and performance.
• Lead business development by leveraging existing programs and managing compliant, competitive proposals (new, follow-on, and changes) aligned to Northrop Grumman strategy.
• Influence and communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels of the organization and customers; travel 20–25% as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business field with 10+ years supporting US Government contracts or customers.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience in delivering results to the bottom line and managing change.
• Experience in cost and schedule controls, including IMS management.
• Past profit/loss accountability.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of solid rocket design, motor development, and production.
• Familiarity with Promontory, Bacchus, and Clearfield Value Streams.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and their application to Propulsion Systems programs.
• Experience integrating Operation Program Management (OPM) concepts with Propulsion Systems program execution.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Army and U.S. Navy programs and products relevant to missile and hypersonic systems.
• In-depth understanding of customer requirements, both technical and financial, to ensure customer needs are met.
• Familiarity and experience managing ITAR-controlled data.

Pay

The primary level salary range for this role is $166,700.00 - $250,100.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.