Uncrewed Systems Portfolio - Program Manager 3

Relocation assistance may be available. Active Secret DoD clearance required to start. Travel: 10% 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of uncrewed systems programs/efforts, prioritizing scope, resources, and timelines to meet portfolio objectives.
• Conduct portfolio-level program reviews (at least monthly) and ensure key functional participation; document and route deviations/waivers for approval as required.
• Perform program startup reviews within 60 days of contract award/authority to proceed.
• Lead overall program execution across acquisition, execution, and closeout phases to drive successful outcomes.
• Maintain accountability for program performance, including budget, schedule (including IMS contributions), and customer-facing reporting.
• Establish and manage program metrics; ensure standardized monthly reporting inputs are reviewed and approved for consistency.
• Serve as the program’s primary interface in program relationships with the customer and coordinate across internal stakeholders to ensure aligned execution.
• Prepare and deliver program reviews and briefings for customers and senior leadership.
• Define program tasking and execution approach; coordinate with the customer to develop/shape the program statement of work/objectives, including digital engineering considerations as applicable.
• Communicate requirements analysis approach and understand differences between traditional and model-based approaches.
• Foster an open, collaborative, inclusive, and disciplined program culture.
• Approve and oversee the program’s independent review schedule and ensure required reviews are completed on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of DOD experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading programs or a portfolio of programs with accountability for cost, schedule, and performance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and conducting program reviews and executive-level briefings.
• Ability to translate customer needs and program objectives into executable plans, metrics, and reporting rhythms.
• Active Secret DoD clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Uncrewed systems domain experience (UAS/UMS/UUV/USV), mission systems integration, autonomy, C2, communications, sensors, or payload integration.
• Experience implementing digital engineering practices on programs (model-based approaches, integrated digital thread).
• Experience establishing portfolio-level governance, monthly review cadences, and standardized reporting.
• TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $184,300.00 - $276,500.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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 and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.