Senior Program Manager, Launch Systems (Secret)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ, seeks an experienced Program Manager 2 to lead the NGI scope within the Launch Systems BU. You will manage existing program efforts and secure GDA work, collaborating with internal and external partners to meet schedule and budget while driving program performance.

Applicants should have a engineering degree with extensive government contract experience, EVMS proficiency, and strong communication skills for leadership, proposals, and senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in related industries; OR a 7 years’ experience with a Master’s degree.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily execution of the Launch Systems BU scope within the program, ensuring operational and financial targets are met.
• Build and lead a cross‑functional program organization that satisfies customer requirements and integrates internal/external partners.
• Define, track, and close program requirements; manage supplier and teammate deliverables to honor schedule and budget commitments.
• Measure, report, and continuously improve program performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) and master schedule controls.
• Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
• Ensure all manufacturing and test facilities needed to support product deliverables are stood up in time to meet build and test objectives.
• Develop and maintain program budgets, cost baselines, and resource plans (including workforce planning).
• Lead risk‑opportunity management, change control, and contract scope compliance in partnership with the chief engineer.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships; represent the program in presentations, proposals, and business‑plan development.
• Partner with Global Supply Chain to negotiate contracts, manage suppliers, and oversee GFE/CFE assets.
• Serve as a decisive leader who drives financial results, team morale, and mission‑critical outcomes.

Skills

EVMS experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ, seeks an experienced Program Manager 2 to lead the NGI scope within the Launch Systems BU. You will manage existing program efforts and secure GDA work, collaborating with internal and external partners to meet schedule and budget while driving program performance.

Applicants should have a engineering degree with extensive government contract experience, EVMS proficiency, and strong communication skills for leadership, proposals, and senior