Programs Manager

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced Program/Project Manager to oversee cost, schedule, and performance for a major portfolio segment. The role involves coordinating proposals, baselines, and sustainment, while owning budgets and program scope.

Lead cross-functional teams, develop master plans, manage risks, and ensure alignment with contract terms. DoD clearance preferred; STEM background favored.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience or Master’s with 8+ years in project/program management.
• Experience in proposal development, baselining, and sustainment.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and schedule control.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and performance of a program segment.
• Own projects and budgets; coordinate proposals and operating budgets.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet objectives.
• Develop and maintain master plans and schedules; report performance.

Skills

Program Management

Earned Value Management

Cost Management

Schedule Development

Customer Relationship Management

Risk Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

STEM degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the cost, schedule, and performance of a segment of the overall portfolio
• Support proposal, baselining, development, and sustainment efforts
• Own projects and budgets
• Manage program cost, schedule, performance, quality, and suppliers
• Coordinate proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms/conditions
• Participate in negotiations of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Create, review, and finalize program Statements of Work
• Cultivate customer relationships and develop further opportunities
• Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules
• Conduct risk and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation, and realization
• Ensure contractual technical requirements are met
• Establish program organizations addressing customer requirements and internal/external sub-organizations
• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives
• Measure and report program performance
• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and program stakeholders
• Identify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements
• Establish and manage program and subordinate baselines
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management or similar cost and schedule control methodologies and tools
• Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning
• Manage government/customer-supplied property or information
• Manage suppliers to meet program objectives
• Follow internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience
• Related experience in project management, program management, engineering and engineering leadership, capture efforts, proposals, and/or business management related functions
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Ability to develop and manage schedules related to a major project or program
• Ability to apply business and financial concepts, tools and processes to program decisions, actions, and performance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• STEM degree preferred
• Experience managing engineering teams preferred
• Experience managing sustainment efforts including flight operations preferred
• Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organization preferred
• Experience managing proposals preferred
• Ability to develop and manage schedules with complex interdependencies preferred
• Experience with High Altitude Long Endurance platforms such as RQ-4 preferred
• Demonstrated experience meeting customer needs, building relationships with strategic partners, and guiding program teams and support functions to satisfy customer expectations preferred
• An active DoD Secret or higher clearance preferred
• U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in program management, including cost, schedule, and performance oversight, while effectively leading cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. Proficient in Earned Value Management and developing master plans that align with customer requirements and organizational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Program Management
• Earned Value Management
• Cost Management
• Schedule Development
• Customer Relationship Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Program Management
• Engineering Leadership
• Proposal Development
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Performance Measurement
• Sustainment Management
• Resource Allocation

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Negotiation
• Team Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

• DoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

• STEM Degree
• Northrop Grumman Processes
• High Altitude Long Endurance Platforms
• Flight Operations
• Government Contracting