Chief Product Owner - Agile Leader (Space Systems)

Northrop Grumman; Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Health Insurance

Bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Chief Product Owner to lead multiple software feature teams, guiding high‑level business goals across a Ground System product line while aligning with customer priorities and program strategy.

You will own the Integrated Capability Roadmap, translate requirements into actionable Features, and ensure Acceptance Criteria are testable and complete. A TS/SCI clearance and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years’ experience; 10 years with Master's; 8 years with PhD.
• Experience translating high‑level goals into roadmaps and integrated plans.
• Proficiency with Atlassian tool suite, especially JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Owns and maintains the Integrated Capability Roadmap.
• Prioritize Features and Capabilities with Project Leads and POs.
• Ensure alignment of priorities with Customer’s needs and Program strategy.
• Break down Capabilities into Features for execution by teams.
• Present JR items and roadmap context at Gate Reviews.

Skills

Agile frameworks

SAFe

LeSS

Scrum@Scale

JIRA

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Chief Product Owner to lead multiple software feature teams, guiding high‑level business goals across a Ground System product line while aligning with customer priorities and program strategy.

You will own the Integrated Capability Roadmap, translate requirements into actionable Features, and ensure Acceptance Criteria are testable and complete. A TS/SCI clearance and strong leadership are required.