Manager Programs 2 - Ceramic Composites

0904 SP - Space Components; United States; On-site; USD 133,000 - 199,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly qualified Program Manager 2 responsible for overseeing programs related to ceramic matrix composites. The role involves planning, execution, and management of multiple programs with an emphasis on customer satisfaction and technical performance.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in program management, strong financial skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. A security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Competitive salary range of $133,000 - $199,600 with additional benefits available.

Qualifications

• 9 years of relevant Program Management experience.
• Experience in managing program execution across Integrated Product Teams.
• Strong financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute programs, managing technical, financial, and schedule aspects.
• Work with customers to define requirements and manage program status.
• Lead a cross-functional team and ensure roles are understood and executed.

Skills

Program Management

Financial management

Customer relationship management

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman’s COI Ceramics (COIC) organization in the Intelligence Systems division is seeking a highly qualified, mission-oriented Program Manager 2 to oversee programs related to ceramic matrix composites (CMC) used in commercial power, exhaust systems, and thermally resistant structures.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel

Yes, up to 25% of the time.

Clearance

Active Security Clearance (Secret or above) required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute programs, managing technical, financial, contractual and schedule aspects of multiple programs. P&L performance responsibility for assigned programs.
• Work with customers to define requirements and act as the primary contact on status and performance, leading program review sessions to address cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Anticipate and fulfill customer needs to ensure satisfaction and continued business; capture new business and contribute to technical strategy.
• Manage bid and proposal efforts and contribute to annual operating plan, discretionary allocation, and strategy.
• Negotiate and establish schedule milestones, payment, and other contractual terms.
• Lead a cross‑functional team, ensuring roles and responsibilities are well understood and executed.
• Direct employees assigned to the program, including site operations, technical, functional, and administrative areas.
• Develop Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and manage technical performance metrics.
• Implement program risk, opportunity, and issue management processes.
• Manage subcontractors and make/buy actions to meet program objectives.
• Interact with customers, subcontractors, and stakeholders as the focal point for CMC programs.
• Maintain program‑wide focus on safety, reliability, cost, schedule, and system adequacy.
• Deliver presentations to customers, management and other stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• 9 years of relevant Program Management experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 7 years of relevant experience with a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Experience managing all aspects of program execution including planning, implementation across Integrated Product Teams (IPT), and contracting.
• Manage external customers and internal functional teams through engineering, development, hardware fabrication and testing/validation.
• Experience growing existing or new business with current customers, including development of customer relationships, capture planning, and strategy.
• Financial management skills, including development and control of budgets, schedules, EAC, and recognizing program changes.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint).
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing Basis of Estimate (BOE), Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), and Firm Proposals.
• Leadership experience, coaching, building effective teams, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of proposal and contract types (CPFF, FFP) and negotiation experience.
• Background in material systems and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC).
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Business discretionary investment planning experience.
• Ability to multi‑task in a challenging environment with competing priorities.
• Active Security Clearance (Secret or above).

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00. Northrop Grumman may consider factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company makes 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 the full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.