Mgr Programs 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Programs 2 to lead international portfolios within the II&S Operating Unit. The role focuses on accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and customer commitments across globally dispersed teams.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of program management experience (or 6+ with a Master’s), experience with FFP, Cost Plus, and T&M contracts, and the ability to travel internationally. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with eight years of experience or Master’s with six years.
• Minimum of 3 years of program management experience.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, technical performance and customer commitments.
• Experience with FFP, Cost Plus, and T&M contracts.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead international programs with accountability for cost, schedule and performance.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and financial forecasts.
• Manage program financial performance including sales, margin, and EAC/ETC.
• Ensure alignment with contractual requirements and customer commitments.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams and international partners.
• Communicate program status and risks to leadership and customers.

Skills

Program management

Cost & schedule management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Incoterms knowledge

Contract management

Forecasting

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 is seeking a Manager Programs 2 to support the International portfolio within the II&S Operating Unit. This position will be responsible for the leadership and execution of international programs supporting aircraft survivability and related mission capabilities.

The Program Manager will have responsibility for program performance across cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and customer commitments. The selected candidate will work across a highly integrated team including Engineering, Logistics, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, Contracts, Business Management, Global Trade, and other functional organizations to ensure successful execution and delivery.

This role requires a leader who can manage near-term execution while maintaining focus on customer relationships, financial performance, risk management, and long-term program and portfolio growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned 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.

Basic 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of program management experience
• Master’s degree.
• Experience managing international programs and contracts.
• Working knowledge and experience with Incoterms and international contractual/commercial requirements.
• IPRS program experience.
• Experience supporting Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, aircraft survivability, electronic warfare, or related mission systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs involving multiple internal functions, suppliers, customers, and international stakeholders.
• Experience developing and executing program growth strategies, proposals, contract changes, and follow‑on opportunities.
• Experience presenting program performance, risks, financial outlook, and recommended courses of action to senior leadership and customers.

Leadership Expectations

This position requires a Program Manager who takes ownership of outcomes and creates clarity for the broader team. The successful candidate is expected to understand the details necessary to manage execution while maintaining the broader business perspective required to lead an international program.

The Program Manager should be able to clearly articulate:

• Where the program is today
• Where the program needs to be
• What is preventing the team from getting there
• What actions are required, by whom, and by when
• What decisions or support are required from leadership or the customer

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00

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.