Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 193,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Program Manager 3 to lead the SAP S/4 ERP implementation and next‑gen MES deployment (PEO) across Mission Systems, onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.

You will manage cost, schedule, risk, and cross‑functional coordination with pillar systems teams, stakeholder executives, and site leadership while delivering phase gate milestones.

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance are required; travel up to 25% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM with 8+ years experience or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Experience leading programs/projects with technical and non‑technical teams.
• Experience supporting SAP/ERP implementation, deployment, migration, or transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the program life cycle from readiness to deployment and post‑deployment support.
• Manage cost, schedule, risk, milestones, and cross‑functional coordination across sector teams.
• Provide program reviews and executive briefings to MS leadership and corporate leadership.
• Coordinate with legacy ERP teams and PMO for successful SAP S/4 and MES deployment.

Skills

Program management

Cross‑functional leadership

Executive communication

Risk & cost management

ERP/ERP implementation

Project scheduling

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM (8+ yrs)

Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA (6+ yrs)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

CAM/EVM concepts

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Manufacturing Integration and Systems (MI&S) organization is seeking a Program Manager 3 to lead the Mission Systems SAP Phase 5 Implementation Project. This role will serve as a key leader and liaison between Mission Systems, the NG Corporate team, and sites across the sector and will be located onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.

The Program Manager will be responsible for the successful convergence and deployment of the next-generation SAP S/4 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution System (Production Engineering and Operations – PEO) across Mission Systems, including overall project schedule and cost management. The selected individual will develop and maintain strong relationships with the corporate team, pillar systems teams (e.g., Mission PLM), Mission Systems site champions and points of contact, and functional homerooms across the sector.

What You’ll Get To Do

The primary objective of this role is to serve as the business‑facing Program Manager for the Mission Systems implementation of the Corporate SAP S/4 ERP solution, deployment of the next‑generation MES solution (PEO), and migration of legacy reporting. You will lead a cross‑functional, matrixed organization to align common program goals and deliverables.

Responsibilities

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle, including site readiness preparation, requirements review, data conversion, testing, training, deployment, and post‑deployment support. Key responsibilities include management of cost, schedule, risk, milestone deliverables, and cross‑functional coordination, and include but are not limited to:

• Manage tactical task execution aligned with Corporate milestones across process teams to support project deliverables such as data cleanup, conversion, and business process testing.
• Manage the project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and cost tracking, integrating with Corporate tier‑1 schedules and closely managing critical‑path tasks.
• Lead the sector transformation of legacy reporting from existing platforms to next‑generation capabilities.
• Work cross‑functionally with other pillar systems teams, including the MS legacy ERP team and Mission PLM (MPLM), to manage project dependencies.
• Provide timely and regular Program Management Review briefings to MS executive leadership, MS site leadership, and Corporate leadership.
• Attend and support program co‑locations and on‑site engagements at MS deployment sites to represent MS sector business objectives.
• Lead cross‑sector teams to ensure site readiness for S/4 migration across ERP, MRP, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Business Management, Reporting, and Change Management.
• Oversee and manage the sector change‑management strategy to ensure successful training and site preparation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline with 6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading programs, projects, and/or cross‑functional teams that include technical and non‑technical functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting SAP and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation, deployment, integration, migration, or transformation activities.
• Demonstrated experience managing program or project execution with responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, risk, resources, and/or deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering program reviews, status briefings, and/or executive‑level presentations to internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, evaluating, and resolving complex program or project issues using cost, schedule, technical, and/or business data.
• Demonstrated experience working in a cross‑functional and/or matrixed organization, coordinating activities across multiple functional organizations.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current/active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated program management experience supporting manufacturing, operations, mission systems, and/or enterprise transformation programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting SAP implementation, migration, deployment, and/or integration activities within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience and/or certification, including experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Demonstrated experience with program cost estimating, forecasting, variance analysis, and/or Estimate at Completion (EAC) development.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.