Senior Production Programs Manager – Radar Systems

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 184,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD seeks a Manager, Programs Level 3 to lead a production team within a restricted organization unit. You will manage multiple concurrent firm-fixed-price programs, direct cross-functional teams, and maintain customer relationships while ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are met.

Required are a STEM-focused degree with 2+ years (PhD) to 8+ years (Bachelor’s) of DoD or related project experience, plus knowledge of EVM and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years, Master’s 6+ years, or PhD 2+ years in DoD or related projects.
• Experience leading performance of tasks on schedule and at cost as lead or CAM.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• US Citizenship with an Active DoD Secret Clearance (within last 6 years).
• Experience in production on radar or similar systems in leadership roles.
• STEM degree preferred; experience managing production contracts with multiple CLINs; leading proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple, concurrent firm-fixed-price production programs.
• Direct cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical targets.
• Serve as primary customer contact and present to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage program risks, opportunities, and changes.
• Coordinate proposals, budgets, and contracts; manage GFE/GFI.
• Oversee supplier management to meet program objectives.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Program management

Leadership

Proposal experience

Subcontract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

STEM degree

Tools

Radar systems experience

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD seeks a Manager, Programs Level 3 to lead a production team within a restricted organization unit. You will manage multiple concurrent firm-fixed-price programs, direct cross-functional teams, and maintain customer relationships while ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are met.

Required are a STEM-focused degree with 2+ years (PhD) to 8+ years (Bachelor’s) of DoD or related project experience, plus knowledge of EVM and