Flight Test Program Manager - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

9/80 schedule (nine-hour days Mon-Thu,

Discretionary bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector, Flight Test Operations team in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Test Project Manager 3 to lead complex programs within cost and schedule constraints. The role requires a solution-based approach and proven ability to translate plans into actionable execution with internal/external stakeholders.

The position follows a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off, relocation assistance may be available, and eligibility for discretionary bonuses. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of related experience, or Master's with 7+ years.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and handling detailed data.
• Experience supporting new business proposals and facilitation.
• Experience performing program resource management and control accounts.

Responsibilities

• Support Palmdale Test Team to deliver monthly metrics and presentations.
• Collaborate with functions to ensure objectives are met.
• Monitor progress and drive actions to closure to meet program goals and objectives.
• Facilitate Risk, Issue and Opportunity management.
• Data synthesis, aggregation, analysis, and communication.
• Organize knowledge sharing and improve team SharePoint site.
• Promote team engagement activities and recognitions.
• Proactively manage strategic rhythm to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate across multiple disciplines and product teams.
• Prepare status reports and maintain detailed project logs.
• Assess issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity and quality goals.
• Establish and maintain Directorate strategic rhythm.
• Review change board packages for potential impacts.
• Coordinate with Tableau admins to build program products.

Skills

MS Office proficiency (PowerPoint,Word

Multi-project management

Data manipulation

Proposal support

Resource planning

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector, Flight Test Operations team in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Test Project Manager 3 to lead complex programs within cost and schedule constraints. The role requires a solution-based approach and proven ability to translate plans into actionable execution with internal/external stakeholders.

The position follows a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off, relocation assistance may be available, and eligibility for discretionary bonuses. U.S.