Program Manager 1 - Sentinel

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Program Manager 1 for the Sentinel program leadership team on a 100% on-site role in Promontory, UT. You will oversee development, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion systems while guiding matrixed teams to deliver on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a STEM or Business degree with government contract experience, EVMS familiarity, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Excellent stakeholder communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or Business with 5 years' experience supporting US government contracts.
• Two+ years' experience in Program or Project Management, or team lead.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve a single objective.
• Familiarity with EVMS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support continued development, manufacturing and test of new propulsion motors for Sentinel program.
• Provide leadership to matrixed and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Manage program deliverables and contractor interfaces to meet schedule and cost targets.
• Coordinate with program IPT and other leads to ensure quality and technical execution.
• Identify and resolve risks, drive continuous improvement, and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Business

Tools

EVMS

AI integration

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Space Systems is currently seeking a Program Manager 1 for our Sentinel Program Leadership Team to support the Sentinel (was Ground Based Strategic Deterrent) Program in our Propulsion Systems Business Unit at our Promontory, UT campus. This position is 100% on-site. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry.

Role and Responsibilities

• This Sentinel Program Manager will be supporting the continued development, manufacturing and test of three new medium-class solid propulsion rocket motors (SRMs) in support of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel prime contract.
• This position includes providing support and leadership to matrixed and multi-disciplined teams.
• Emphasis will initially be Program Deliverables to support the expanded number and scope of contract deliverables (associated with recent Replans) with opportunities to grow in other responsibilities in the Sentinel Program Management Office over time.
• The Program Manager will work closely with program team leadership and team members to execute the expanded design documentation and contract deliverables at Propulsion Systems.
• This position includes interfacing with Program IPT (Integrated Product Team) and VSET (Value Stream Element Team) leads and share accountability for quality, schedule and technical execution.
• Lead successful program execution by managing risk, safety, quality, schedule, technical performance, and cost to meet requirements on time and within budget.
• Proactively identify, assess, and resolve program issues and risks; drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo to achieve results.
• Serve as a primary customer interface, ensuring issues are resolved and requirements changes are managed in alignment with business objectives, contract terms, regulations, and internal guidelines.
• Balance the interests of the customer, the business, and employees while representing the program and organization in a professional manner.
• Support management of the program team, including coaching, conflict resolution, performance feedback, and initiating corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities (e.g., contracts, finance, engineering, operations) to ensure alignment and effective execution of program tasks.
• Develop, maintain, and execute program plans and schedules, including performance to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and critical milestones.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with functional and technical leads to drive technical excellence, balance risk, and deliver required performance.
• Utilize division and program management systems to track progress, remove roadblocks, and keep the program moving forward.
• Support business development by delivering on-time, on-cost performance and leveraging existing scope to grow and win additional work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or Business with 5 years' experience supporting US government contracts.
• Two plus years' experience in Program or Project Management, or team lead.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve single objective.
• Ability to develop workflows.
• Familiarity with Program Management methodologies such as EVMS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of customer requirements, both technically and contractual, to ensure customer needs are met.
• Experience in Configuration Management.
• Ability to integrate AI into existing workflows to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and streamline routine tasks.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00 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.

Application Period

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.

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 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.

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Company Overview

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.