AARGM Production Program Manager 2

0891 DS - Advanced Weapons - Northridge; United States; On-site; USD 161,100 - 241,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector seeks an Advanced Anti‑Radiation Guided Missile Production Program Manager in Northridge, CA. This role requires leading production contract execution phases to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

The ideal candidate will manage cross-functional teams, customer relationships, and program performance while supporting budget adherence and presenting to executive management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program management experience or 6+ years with a master's degree.
• 4+ years managing production programs in aerospace/defense.
• Experience with executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to meet program objectives.
• Manage customer relationships and program performance.
• Support the development and adherence to budget baselines.

Skills

Production and manufacturing processes

Stakeholder engagement

Risk & opportunity management

Financial, market, and strategic concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes.
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the time.
LOCATION: Northridge, CA (full-time, on‑site; remote/telework not available).

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking an Advanced Anti‑Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) Production Program Manager to support the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. The role leads and manages production contract execution phases—including kick‑off, planning, material procurement, manufacturing, and delivery—to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross‑functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
• Manage DoD customer relationships.
• Measure and report program performance.
• Develop and brief executive‑level presentations to customer leadership, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Support and at times lead the development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• Coordinate with Government Property team in support of Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.).
• Support the management of Intercompany Work Order (IWO) and Independent Suppliers to meet program objectives.
• Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
• Support and at times lead the development and adherence to master plans and integrated master schedules.
• Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices, including identification, mitigation and realization.
• Support and lead proposal preparation process as required.

Attributes

• Strong understanding of production and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of financial, market, and strategic concepts.
• Ability to anticipate and shape customer needs.
• Skilled at stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and executive‑level reporting.
• Experience identifying and driving business expansion.
• Ability to shape RFP responses and deliver compliant proposals.
• Forward‑looking, analytical approach to uncertainty.
• Familiarity with risk & opportunity management processes.
• Builds strong, trusted relationships with customers and partners.
• Integrity and resilience under pressure, and ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of program management experience OR a master’s degree and 6 years of program management experience.
• 4+ years of managing production programs and leading high‑performing, cross‑functional teams within the aerospace/defense sector.
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at or under cost, achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager.
• Experience with executive‑level PowerPoint presentations.
• Demonstrated competencies with risk, issues and opportunities management of firm‑fixed‑price (FFP) projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Current US Government Secret security clearance with ability to be cleared for SAP.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in science, engineering, or business.
• PMP certification.
• Experience managing programs as the Prime Contractor for DoD systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks.

Salary Range: $161,100.00 – $241,700.00 (general guideline; subject to factors such as scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience). Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and potential long‑term incentives may apply depending on position level.

Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.