Senior Program Manager 3 - 19130

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, Utah is seeking a Senior Program Manager 3 to lead complex defense programs tied to Sentinel (GBSD). This role requires top-tier program management skills and active DoD Top Secret clearance.

You will direct cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple teams, manage risk, collaborate with customers, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment with potential relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience as defined below.
• Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance within scope with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)
• At least 6 years of experience leading a Program / Projects and driving performance against a schedule
• Experience in project management/execution and closeout
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EV) in an applicable system

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of program from inception through completion
• Responsibility for the cost, schedule and technical performance of tooling programs
• Act as customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
• Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas
• Collaborate across program and functional teams and ensure on-time execution
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks (technical, cost, schedule, legal, security) and maintain risk register and ensure corrective actions are tracked and closed
• Strategically manage NCTA budgets (B&P and M&S) with financial rigor and predictability

Skills

Program management

TS clearance

Earned Value Management

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelors degree + 8 years experience

Master's degree + 6 years

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Top Secret.

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time.

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Program Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

This position is contingent upon program award anticipated in 2026.

The Flight Systems Futures operating unit within Strategic Deterrent Systems is seeking highly motivated talent to join a team at the forefront of next-generation hypersonic capabilities. Our team focuses on the design, development, and demonstration of hypersonic re-entry vehicles and advanced payloads, with an emphasis on rapid development and prototyping aligned to specific customer missions. We operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where innovative concepts are matured quickly into credible, testable solutions that address our nation’s most demanding strategic deterrence needs.

What You Will Get To Do

• Direct all phases of program from inception through completion
• Responsibility for the cost, schedule and technical performance of tooling programs
• Act as customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
• Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas
• Collaborate across program and functional teams and ensure on-time execution
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks (technical, cost, schedule, legal, security) and maintain risk register and ensure corrective actions are tracked and closed
• Strategically manage NCTA budgets (B&P and M&S) with financial rigor and predictability

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience as defined below
• Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance within scope with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)
• At least 6 years of experience leading a Program / Projects and driving performance against a schedule
• Experience in project management/execution and closeout
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EV) in an applicable system

Nice to Have

• Background/experience in rapid development and prototyping
• Background/experience in ICBM programs
• Experience with test planning and coordination
• Already SAP briefed
• PMP Certificate
• Current Northrop Grumman CAM Certification
• Current Program Access Request (PAR)
• Functional and/or Assignment manager experience
• Supplier Management experience
• 6 years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Program Management Experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability in prioritizing multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations
• Experience managing people
• Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level
• Experience building strong customer and supplier relationships
• Experienced people leadership that includes performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.