Program Manager, Defense Systems - Air & Missile Defense

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

PTO (paid time off)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) seeks a Manager Programs 1 in Huntsville, AL, to lead the AMDPCS CET-27 program. You will own execution, balance cost, schedule and performance, and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, production and business management to meet contractual objectives.

The role requires a DoD security clearance, strong leadership, and proven experience in defense programs with EVMS and cost control. Expect interaction with senior leaders and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant program management experience in defense/aerospace.
• Experience leading programs with cost, schedule and performance accountability.
• Strong communication and briefing skills for leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

• Own overall program execution performance for assigned scope.
• Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver program objectives.
• Deliver concise status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead program reviews and governance representations.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and internal governance.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Cost scheduling performance

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Earned Value Management

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) seeks a Manager Programs 1 in Huntsville, AL, to lead the AMDPCS CET-27 program. You will own execution, balance cost, schedule and performance, and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, production and business management to meet contractual objectives.

The role requires a DoD security clearance, strong leadership, and proven experience in defense programs with EVMS and cost control. Expect interaction with senior leaders and government stakeholders.