Program Manager I – Defense Systems IPT Leader

Northrop Grumman; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager Level 1 at our Radford, VA location. You will lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5–6 years of related experience (or Master’s with fewer years), strong project management skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years (or STEM degree with 5 years) of related experience, or Master’s degree with 4 years (or MS STEM with 3 years).
• Experience leading teams/Integrated Program Teams and cost account management.
• Proficient in Project Management tools and MS Office applications.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional IPTs to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Measure, report, and communicate program performance to stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts, changes, and budgets with customers and suppliers.
• Develop and manage program baselines, schedules, and master plans.
• Apply Earned Value Management or equivalent cost/schedule control methods.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

IPT leadership

Earned Value Management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EVM tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager Level 1 at our Radford, VA location. You will lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5–6 years of related experience (or Master’s with fewer years), strong project management skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.