Senior Manager, Systems Engineering & Product Support

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a Functional Manager with a strong background in Product Support, Logistics Program Management, and Technical Documentation & Training to lead a ~13-person team. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, program oversight across multiple programs, and customer engagement in IRCM sustainment projects.

Candidates should have 8+ years of leadership experience, the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and a track record in driving schedule, cost,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years experience or Master’s with 6+ years experience.
• 8+ years in leadership or IPT lead
• Experience in project management with cost/schedule/quality
• Experience briefing internal and external leadership and customers
• US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse team across multiple programs and customers.
• Establish program oversight, functional management, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Oversee staffing, workload forecasting, performance reviews, and process improvements.
• Provide guidance on proposals, schedules, and budget adherence.
• Ensure effective communication with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Budget/cost control

Staffing / hiring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 8 years

Master’s Degree + 6 years

Tools

FRACAS

DMS

PHT

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a Functional Manager with a strong background in Product Support, Logistics Program Management, and Technical Documentation & Training to lead a ~13-person team. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, program oversight across multiple programs, and customer engagement in IRCM sustainment projects.

Candidates should have 8+ years of leadership experience, the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and a track record in driving schedule, cost,