Senior Program Manager, Space Systems for Artemis

Northrop Grumman; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Exploration Operating Unit seeks a Program Manager 3 to lead NASA programs and manage the Artemis IV SLS upper stage efforts. You will oversee contracts, P&L, and a team of program staff, balancing technical, financial and compliance goals with customer expectations.

You will drive risk mitigation, schedule adherence, and change control while collaborating with customers and internal leadership to secure ongoing program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Finance with 10 years’ government contract experience.
• 5+ years leading cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong ability to forecast risk and manage program scope, schedule and cost.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution across safety, quality, schedule, technical requirements and cost.
• Manage teams to meet production, billing and revenue milestones.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to program managers and cross‑functional staff.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Team leadership

Contract management

Scheduling (EVMS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Finance

Tools

Earned Value Management

Integrated Master Schedule

MS Project / scheduling tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Exploration Operating Unit seeks a Program Manager 3 to lead NASA programs and manage the Artemis IV SLS upper stage efforts. You will oversee contracts, P&L, and a team of program staff, balancing technical, financial and compliance goals with customer expectations.

You will drive risk mitigation, schedule adherence, and change control while collaborating with customers and internal leadership to secure ongoing program success.