Program Manager 3 — Sentinel SRM EMD | Relocation

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

10% travel

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager 3 for the Sentinel SRM EMD program, based on-site in Promontory, Utah. Lead program execution, cost, schedule, and technical performance while guiding cross-functional teams and maintaining customer alignment.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with 10 years of government-contract experience, strong leadership, and expertise in EVM, risk management, and Lean principles. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years' experience supporting US Government contracts or customers in a manufacturing environment.
• Five (5) plus years' experience leading performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a Program/Project Manager, IPT or CAM
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment to achieve a single objective
• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks
• Experience in cost reduction strategies, lean manufacturing principles and quality improvement tools such as six sigma, PES and/or TPS
• Ability to understand technical and financial customer requirements to ensure customer needs are met

Responsibilities

• Lead successful execution of programs across safety, quality, schedule, technical requirements, and cost.
• Accountability for creating, tracking, and executing the step-by-step roadmap required to pass FCA for all three rocket motor stages
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to program managers, interns, and cross-functional team members.
• Drive a results-oriented culture, challenge the status quo, and identify creative ways to manage cost versus risk.
• Represent Northrop Grumman to customers, clearly communicating our capabilities and aligning them with customer needs.
• Execute programs and resolve issues in alignment with business objectives, contract terms, regulations, and company procedures.
• Balance the interests of customers, Northrop Grumman, and employees in program decisions.
• Chairs the CCB and the IP Board for the Sentinel Program
• Establish, communicate, and maintain clear program priorities, including managing changes to the program baseline.
• Communicate clearly, succinctly, and persuasively in both verbal and written form with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure program remains on track to meet master plans, milestones, and delivery commitments.
• Apply Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Factory Schedules, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor and control performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, initiating corrective actions as required.
• Oversee program budgets and participate in monthly business management reviews and corporate reporting.
• Accurately forecast financial performance and align program actions and communications to achieve financial and program milestones.
• Assist in negotiating contracts, modifications, pricing, and terms, and in resolving contract issues in partnership with prime and government customers.
• Drive technical excellence by setting program standards and working closely with technical teams and Operations Program Managers to balance risk and performance.
• Leverage existing programs and Propulsion Systems capabilities to help identify, shape, and win new business opportunities with customers.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Earned Value Management

Risk management

Cost reduction

Communication

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager 3 for the Sentinel SRM EMD program, based on-site in Promontory, Utah. Lead program execution, cost, schedule, and technical performance while guiding cross-functional teams and maintaining customer alignment.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with 10 years of government-contract experience, strong leadership, and expertise in EVM, risk management, and Lean principles. Travel up to 10% is required.