Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an International Training and Support Program Manager based in El Segundo, CA. This role entails leading an organizational unit while managing all phases of programs to ensure successful execution, including adhering to financial objectives and customer relationships. The ideal candidate should possess significant project management experience, with a strong background in leadership, engineering, and program management. Benefits include a competitive salary range of $193,000.00 - $289,600.00, along with comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience managing programs valued at or greater than $25M.
• Prior management experience with complex fleet modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ITS Organizational Unit and oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Develop international teaming agreements and execute product support plans.
• Manage cross-functional teams and identify program problems.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Engineering

Communication skills

Leadership

International customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Relocation & Work Conditions

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required: None. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Position Overview

International Training and Support (ITS) Program Manager (PM) within the Air Dominance Division F‑35 Business Unit. Location: El Segundo, CA or Redondo Beach, CA. The ITS PM leads the ITS Organizational Unit (OU) and owns P&L, managing all program phases from inception to completion. They oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance, coordinate proposals, budgets, and contract terms, and act as the primary customer contact.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the F‑35 VP while leading the ITS OU.
• Responsible and accountable for leading execution of contract scope, through diligent management of cost, schedule, and risk.
• Work with multiple supporting functions to develop international teaming agreements, execute product support plans, mobilization planning, and handle Global Mobility Office (GMO) and International Trade Compliance (ITC).
• Convert customer requests and outputs into executable requirements and action plans.
• Lead multifunctional teams in establishing and executing milestones tied to master plans and schedules, identifying program problems and obtaining solutions.
• Work with Supplier Program counterparts and teammates to drive execution of the work scope.
• Possess an in‑depth understanding of business unit financial objectives and program management processes and strategies for achieving financial objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience, OR master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience.
• Professional and/or military experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
• Prior management experience with programs valued at or greater than $25M.
• Prior experience with complex fleet modernization, training, and/or field support services.
• Prior management experience managing suppliers and/or major subcontractors on sustainment programs.
• Prior leadership experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with international customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a technical discipline.
• Current Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Prior experience managing international proposal or capture efforts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at the senior management level.

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00. Salary depends on experience, education, skills and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and a variety of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 a complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit Northrop Grumman EEO Statement. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.