Program Manager 2 — Classified Resiliency Tech Leader

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Manager Programs 2 to lead a complex, classified advanced technology program at Space Park Campus in Redondo Beach, CA. You will drive execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance while maturing technology solutions for critical missions.

The role interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, managing a small team of program/IPT leads and ensuring compliance with all security and government requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related STEM field.
• 2+ years of technical leadership on R&D programs, technology demonstrators, or advanced concept efforts in aerospace/defense/high-technology industries.
• Experience applying EVM or cost/schedule performance management.
• Experience with DoW or IC customers and program execution expectations.
• Strong communication and briefing skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership/customers.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance AND SCI access; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program leader for a classified, advanced technology program delivering operational flight hardware on an aggressive timeline.
• Lead program planning and execution, including baseline development, IMS, staffing plans, and risk management.
• Own cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring contractual commitments and internal targets.
• Integrate cross-functional teams to deliver on program objectives.
• Interface with Government customers and prime contractors to define scope, negotiate changes, and present status.
• Apply disciplined program management processes including EVM, risk management, configuration control, and change management.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings on program health, major risks, and opportunities.
• Support new business activities including capture strategy and proposal leadership.
• Foster safety, security, and compliance culture; adherence to classified program requirements.

Skills

Program leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Earned Value Management

Clearance/DoW/IC experience

Strong briefing skills

Communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physics/STEM

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Manager Programs 2 to lead a complex, classified advanced technology program at Space Park Campus in Redondo Beach, CA. You will drive execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance while maturing technology solutions for critical missions.

The role interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, managing a small team of program/IPT leads and ensuring compliance with all security and government requirements.