Senior Program Manager (Top Secret) – Strategy & Delivery

Northrop Grumman; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager 2 for the Palmdale, CA or Edwards AFB, CA area to lead multi-project efforts with senior stakeholders. The role requires a TS clearance and emphasizes cost, schedule, and technical performance oversight across diverse development programs.

As a leader, you will drive master plans, budgets, risk management, and customer reviews while coordinating a geographically dispersed team and subcontractors in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project/program management, engineering, or related STEM field; multiple pathways allowed.
• Experience in program management, cost/schedule control, risk and opportunity management.
• Two years as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with experience coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple development projects.
• Develop and monitor master plans, roadmaps, and milestone schedules with corrective actions.
• Lead program reviews with customers and senior leadership to address cost, schedule, and performance.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Earned Value Management

CAM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager 2 for the Palmdale, CA or Edwards AFB, CA area to lead multi-project efforts with senior stakeholders. The role requires a TS clearance and emphasizes cost, schedule, and technical performance oversight across diverse development programs.

As a leader, you will drive master plans, budgets, risk management, and customer reviews while coordinating a geographically dispersed team and subcontractors in a high-demand environment.