Program Manager 2- 18949

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Manager 2 to lead a key hypersonic program in Roy, UT. The role focuses on directing the full program lifecycle, from inception through completion, with accountability for cost, schedule and technical performance.

Relocation assistance may be provided. The position requires a Top Secret clearance and involves rapid development, prototyping, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years related experience; master's with 6 years or additional 4 years in lieu of degree.
• U.S. citizen with active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with ability to obtain SAP approval.
• Experience in project management/execution and closeout.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EV) in an applicable system.

Responsibilities

• Directing all phases of the program from inception through completion.
• Accountable for cost, schedule and technical performance of tooling programs.
• Act as customer contact for program activities and lead reviews of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules; identify problems and provide solutions.
• Direct the work of employees across technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Collaborate across program and functional teams to ensure on-time execution.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and maintain risk register with corrective actions.

Skills

EVMS experience

Project management

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree + related experience

Master's degree + related experience

Tools

EVMS software

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Defense Systems seeking a Program Manager 2 to be located in Roy, UT. Relocation assistance may be provided. This position is contingent upon program award anticipated in the third quarter of 2026.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The Flight Systems Futures operating unit within Strategic Deterrent Systems is seeking highly motivated talent to join a team at the forefront of next-generation hypersonic capabilities. Our team focuses on the design, development, and demonstration of hypersonic re‐entry vehicles and advanced payloads, with an emphasis on rapid development and prototyping aligned to specific customer missions. We operate in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment where innovative concepts are matured quickly into credible, testable solutions that address our nation’s most demanding strategic deterrence needs. This role will be the program manager for one of our upcoming programs.

Responsibilities for this role:

• Directing all phases of program from inception through completion
• Responsibility for the cost, schedule and technical performance of tooling programs
• Acting as customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Establishing milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
• Directing the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas
• Collaborating across program and functional teams and ensure on‑time execution
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks (e.g. technical, cost, schedule, legal, security) and maintaining risk register and ensuring corrective actions are tracked and closed
• Strategically managing NCTA budgets (B&P and M&S) with financial rigor and predictability

Position Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Work Schedule:

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; master's degree and 6 years’ experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope,(<6yrs) with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period.
• Experience in project management/ execution and closeout
• Experienced in Earned Value Management (EV) in an applicable system

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level
• Background/experience in rapid development and prototyping
• Background/experience in ICBM programs
• Experience with test planning and coordination
• Experienced people leadership that includes performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning
• SAP briefed
• PMP Certificate
• Current Northrop Grumman CAM Certification
• Current Program Access Request (PAR)
• Functional and/or Assignment manager experience
• Supplier Management experience
• 6 years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Program Management Experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability in prioritizing multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations

Salary:

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 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.

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.

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.