Senior Program Manager, Space Systems – Secret Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

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 drive daily execution, build a cross-functional team, manage requirements, and ensure schedule and budget success.

Required: Engineering degree with 8+ years in government contracts or PM, EVMS experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 25%. US citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8 years of Gov't contracts or PM experience.
• 4 years leading tasks on schedule, cost, and requirements; EVMS reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, U.S. Citizenship, and Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily execution of the Launch Systems BU scope within the program.
• Build and lead a cross-functional program organization that satisfies customer requirements.
• Define, track, and close program requirements; manage supplier and teammate deliverables.
• Measure, report, and improve program performance using EVM and master schedule controls.
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, and test.
• Ensure manufacturing and test facilities are stood up to meet objectives.
• Develop budgets, cost baselines, and resource plans (workforce planning).
• Lead risk-opportunity management, change control, and contract scope compliance.
• Cultivate customer relationships; represent the program in proposals and business plans.
• Partner with Global Supply Chain to negotiate contracts and oversee assets.
• Serve as a decisive leader driving financial results and mission-critical outcomes.

Skills

EVMS

Communication skills

Program management

Leadership

Travel 25%

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in business or 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 drive daily execution, build a cross-functional team, manage requirements, and ensure schedule and budget success.

Required: Engineering degree with 8+ years in government contracts or PM, EVMS experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 25%. US citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.