Program Manager 2 - Conventional Prompt Strike

Northrop Grumman; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Promontory, Utah, seeks a Program Manager 2 for the Hypersonic - CPS program. The role focuses on program execution, cross-functional leadership, and delivery of milestones in a fast-paced defense environment.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and risks, collaborate with customers and internal teams, and travel about 25% to support multiple sites. A Secret clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business required; 10+ years’ related experience or 8+ years with Master’s degree.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Ability to deliver results within budget and schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution across safety, quality, schedule, technology, and cost.
• Manage contract baseline changes, risks, and master plans.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to align priorities.
• Oversee Earned Value Management and IMS requirements.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and monthly reviews.
• Travel approximately 25% to support multiple sites.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Program Manager 2 for the Hypersonic - Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Program in our Propulsion Systems Business Unit at Promontory, Utah.

This position is 100% on-site.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Program Manager will support program implementation and execution. Emphasis is in communication with external and internal customers and functional organizations, and overall management of group financial and contract commitments. The position is located at Promontory as part of the Missiles Program Operating Unit. Overall, the Program Manager will be responsible for executing existing programs and developing and executing business growth strategies. The Program Manager must also be able to travel to all three campuses i.e. Bacchus, Clearfield, and Promontory, Utah.

• Lead program execution across safety, quality, schedule, technology, and cost.
• Apply knowledge of energetic materials, solid rocket motors, and related components.
• Drive results, challenge the status quo, and promote continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Represent Northrop Grumman to customers and align company capabilities with customer needs.
• Resolve customer and program issues in accordance with business objectives, contracts, regulations, and company requirements.
• Balance the interests of customers, the company, and employees.
• Lead program participation in customer working groups.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and conflict resolution for cross-functional program teams.
• Establish and communicate program priorities.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively in both written and verbal formats.
• Manage contract baseline changes, program risks, corrective actions, and master plans.
• Maintain alignment with program milestones, integrated master schedules, factory schedules, and Earned Value Management requirements.
• Oversee program budgets, financial forecasts, and monthly business reviews.
• Align program activities and communications to maximize award-fee performance.
• Support contract negotiations, pricing, contract changes, terms, and issue resolution.
• Drive technical excellence by establishing standards, managing risk, and ensuring delivery of required performance.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through existing programs.
• Lead the preparation of new, follow-on, and change proposals in alignment with company strategy and customer requirements.
• Travel approximately 25% of the time.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business discipline with 10 years’ related experience; or 8 years with a Master’s degree
• 5 plus years’ experience leading cross functional teams
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Ability to deliver results to the bottom line and managing change
• Experience in cost and schedule controls, including IMS management
• Proven experience in profit & loss accountability
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of solid rocket design, motor development and production
• Familiar with Promontory and Nozzle Value Streams
• Understanding of Earned Value Management System
• Experience in integration of the VSET concept with PS program execution and VSET management
• Experience supporting US Government contracts
• Familiarity and experience in managing CUI data

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.