Senior Program Manager - Multi-Domain Sensor Programs

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Savings Plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Level 3, Senior Program Manager to lead a critical program within the Mission Exploitation OU portfolio, supporting the Advanced Tactical Missions Business Unit in Multi-Domain Operations. You will guide a matrixed team through inception to award and execution, ensuring on-time delivery of contract requirements.

Reporting to the Operating Unit Director, you will manage budgets, risk, and stakeholder reviews, and communicate progress to executive leadership while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business with 10+ years on Government programs.
• Experience leading engineering teams in systems/software for Government programs.
• Experience as IPT lead / cost account manager, planning, execution, and reporting to meet targets.
• Supported technical trade studies and requirements analyses for sensor and mission systems.
• Developed and delivered engineering and programmatic briefings to customers and leadership.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, SSBI adjudicated within past 6 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead a major development program delivering maritime and terrestrial capabilities.
• Provide program-level leadership as a key member of the OU leadership team.
• Manage a matrixed-functional team from concept through award and execution.
• Develop and maintain budget baselines, spend plans, and schedule milestones; manage risks and opportunities.
• Build and sustain customer and stakeholder relationships through regular reviews and issue resolution.
• Prepare and deliver oral and written presentations to executives and customers.
• Lead proposal development and capture planning for follow-on increments.
• Own or oversee the program SOW, ensuring alignment of scope, obligations, and resources.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement to enhance efficiency across design, integration, test, and fielding.
• Coordinate with Quality, Mission Engineering, Security, and Supply Chain for robust support.
• Conduct regular team meetings and program reviews to surface issues and align objectives.
• Ensure adherence to Northrop Grumman PM processes and security requirements in a high-tempo environment.

Skills

Program Leadership

Systems Engineering

Cost & Schedule

Stakeholder Engagement

Proposal Leadership

Contract Management

Budget Oversight

Mission Systems

Security & Compliance

Executive Briefings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Level 3, Senior Program Manager to lead a critical program within the Mission Exploitation OU portfolio, supporting the Advanced Tactical Missions Business Unit in Multi-Domain Operations. You will guide a matrixed team through inception to award and execution, ensuring on-time delivery of contract requirements.

Reporting to the Operating Unit Director, you will manage budgets, risk, and stakeholder reviews, and communicate progress to executive leadership while