Senior Program Manager, Combat Munitions

Northrop Grumman; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 184,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Armaments Systems unit in Plymouth, MN seeks a PM-3 to lead a high‑impact Combat Munitions program portfolio with revenue starting around $150M and growing beyond $300M annually. The role emphasizes strategy, capacity scaling, and cross‑functional leadership to deliver on-time, on-budget results.

Responsibilities include optimizing production programs, managing financials, and coordinating with customers and senior leadership while advancing program plans and risk mitigation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management with a degree
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams
• Proven revenue and cash management experience
• Ability to communicate with all management levels

Responsibilities

• Advocate and implement strategy and OU Director’s vision, mission, and goals.
• Manage VLSAS, SLAM, and SAVO production portfolio revenue, profit, and cash.
• Provide leadership to dotted line managers and operations for program elements.
• Participate in OU strategic and discretionary planning.
• Plan capital expenditures supporting program development and production goals.
• Lead the program team, develop members, and drive engagement.
• Direct program and product strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage risk, issues, and opportunities to protect portfolio value.
• Clearly communicate objectives and strategy to leadership.
• Build relationships with customers and partners; coordinate with leaders.
• Oversee proposal teams and senior leadership delegations.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Customer management

Proposal management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Armaments Systems unit in Plymouth, MN seeks a PM-3 to lead a high‑impact Combat Munitions program portfolio with revenue starting around $150M and growing beyond $300M annually. The role emphasizes strategy, capacity scaling, and cross‑functional leadership to deliver on-time, on-budget results.

Responsibilities include optimizing production programs, managing financials, and coordinating with customers and senior leadership while advancing program plans and risk mitigation