Program Manager II, Space Programs (Artemis/SLS)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager 2 to support NASA Artemis IV development and the SLS upper stage qualification. You will lead cross-functional teams across technical, financial, and contractual aspects, driving program milestones and customer alignment.

Primary qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in aerospace or defense, plus 5+ years in program leadership. U.S. citizenship is required. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ related aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years’ experience leading performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a Program/Project Manager, Integrated Program Lead (IPT) or Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• 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
• US Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Lead successful execution of programs across safety, quality, schedule, technical requirements, and cost.
• Manage teams to achieve production, billing, and revenue milestones.
• 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.
• Lead program participation in customer and internal working group meetings.
• Support request-for-proposal (RFP) responses and lead commitment reviews with program and Propulsion Systems leadership.
• 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 programs remain 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 (OPMs) 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 teamwork

Issue solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager 2 to support NASA Artemis IV development and the SLS upper stage qualification. You will lead cross-functional teams across technical, financial, and contractual aspects, driving program milestones and customer alignment.

Primary qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in aerospace or defense, plus 5+ years in program leadership. U.S. citizenship is required. Travel up to 25% is expected.