Program Manager 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 139,100 - 208,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager Level 2 for the AAR-47 Program in Warner Robins, GA. This role requires overseeing project performance while ensuring schedule and budget adherence. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing defense programs and strong project management skills.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, monitoring program performance, and fostering customer relationships. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required. Salary ranges from $139,100 to $208,700, offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience leading projects on schedule and cost.
• Competency in project management tools and techniques.
• Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Measure, report program performance, and deliver presentations.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available.

Clearance Requirements

No clearance required at start. 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Role Overview

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems (NGDS) sector is seeking a Program Manager Level 2 to join the AAR-47 Program in the Electronic Warfare (EWS) Portfolio within our Integrated Missions System (OU). This position will be located in Warner Robins, GA. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross‑functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems.
• Leading and directing cross‑functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Measuring and reporting program performance, and delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning.
• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community, along with developing new business opportunities.

Desired Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage a project team daily and communicate effectively with segment leadership regarding status, awareness, and escalations.
• Ability to manage projects to specified milestones and established schedules.
• Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with positive outcome while maintaining good relationships within the organization.
• Ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs.
• Ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive approach to issue and problem resolution.
• Ability to define proposal strategy, lead proposal teams, analyze and shape RFPs, produce and deliver winning proposals, effectively track and incorporate Review Team comments and findings, and manage post‑proposal submittals.
• Ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward‑looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the program.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries; will also consider 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 8 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager.
• 6 years of demonstrated success leading teams or organizations to achieve a common goal.
• Competency in Project Management skills and toolsets.
• Knowledge of pricing and proposals.
• Competent in standard Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship is a requirement).

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in a science, engineering, or a business program.
• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry or within the Department of Defense.
• Ability to define technical strategy to promote capturing business in new areas.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 – $208,700.00. The salary range is a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers several factors when determining base salary offers such as scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills and 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 reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

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.