Senior Program Manager, Ops & Integration (Top Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel 25%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Program Manager 3 – Operations & Integration to join our team. This leadership role will report to the OU Director and may be based in Rancho Bernardo, CA, with consideration for Palmdale or El Segundo, CA.

The ideal candidate will orchestrate strategy and execution across multiple projects, require TS clearance, and demonstrate strong communication, planning, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 9–10 years of related experience, or Master’s with 7–8 years.
• Experience in project/program management for DoD or similar programs.
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance or higher.
• Ability to obtain SAP clearance if required and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and report to OU Director.
• Drive execution of strategic projects and deliverables.
• Develop execution plans in complex environments.
• Create dashboards and metrics for status reporting.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers to align objectives.
• Prepare executive briefings and status updates.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

EVMS

CAM

IMS

BOEs

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Program Manager 3 – Operations & Integration to join our team. This leadership role will report to the OU Director and may be based in Rancho Bernardo, CA, with consideration for Palmdale or El Segundo, CA.

The ideal candidate will orchestrate strategy and execution across multiple projects, require TS clearance, and demonstrate strong communication, planning, and collaboration with internal and external partners.