Program Manager, Space Systems (Artemis)

Northrop Grumman; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space System’s Space Exploration Operating Unit is seeking a Program Manager 1 to support NASA programs, including developing and qualifying the SLS upper stage for Artemis IV in 2028.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the PM1 will oversee contract performance, budgets, and schedule, lead cross-functional teams, and communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ related experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• 2+ years’ experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule as a Project Manager, Program Manager, IPT, or team lead.
• 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 all 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

Project management

Leadership

Critical thinking

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space System’s Space Exploration Operating Unit is seeking a Program Manager 1 to support NASA programs, including developing and qualifying the SLS upper stage for Artemis IV in 2028.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the PM1 will oversee contract performance, budgets, and schedule, lead cross-functional teams, and communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.