International Programs Manager II - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL, is seeking a Manager Programs 2 to lead international aircraft survivability programs. You will direct cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality across multi-functional teams, coordinating with Contracts, Global Supply Chain, and customers worldwide.

The role requires clear leadership, risk management, and the ability to grow the program and portfolio while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with eight (8) years of relevant professional experience or a Master’s degree with six (6) years of experience consistent with Northrop Grumman requirements for a Manager Programs 2 position.
• Minimum of 3 years of program management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing program cost, schedule, technical performance, risk, and customer commitments.
• Experience managing or supporting programs utilizing Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost Plus, and Time & Materials (T&M) contract types.
• Demonstrated experience working within and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with program financial management, forecasting, risk and opportunity management, and program performance reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, program teams, functional organizations, and leadership.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Must possess an active Secret clearance to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead international programs with accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and contractual performance.
• Establish program objectives and provide clear direction to program team members and supporting functional organizations.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, financial forecasts, risk and opportunity plans, and execution strategies.
• Manage program financial performance including sales, margin, cash, forecasts, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and Estimate to Complete (ETC).
• Ensure program execution is aligned with contractual requirements, Statements of Work, customer commitments, and internal business objectives.
• Manage programs utilizing multiple contract structures, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost Plus, and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts.
• Lead program reviews and provide clear assessments of program health, including performance, risks, opportunities, corrective actions, and required leadership decisions.
• Identify program risks early, establish actionable mitigation plans, and drive issues to closure.
• Partner closely with Contracts and other functions in the execution of international contracts, including applicable commercial terms and Incoterms.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with international customers, prime contractors, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate effectively across geographically dispersed and cross-functional teams.
• Support customer negotiations, contract changes, proposals, Requests for Information, and other program-related business activities.
• Support development of program growth strategies, follow-on opportunities, and long-range business planning.
• Drive disciplined execution while balancing customer requirements, contractual commitments, affordability, schedule, and business performance.
• Establish accountability across the program team and ensure actions, commitments, and decisions are documented and driven to closure.
• Communicate program status, issues, risks, and recommendations clearly and concisely to customers and senior leadership.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, ownership, ethical conduct, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional teams

Cost management

Contract management

Risk management

Communication

Travel willingness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Incoterms

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL, is seeking a Manager Programs 2 to lead international aircraft survivability programs. You will direct cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality across multi-functional teams, coordinating with Contracts, Global Supply Chain, and customers worldwide.

The role requires clear leadership, risk management, and the ability to grow the program and portfolio while maintaining strong customer relationships.