Senior Program Portfolio Manager - Defense Systems (On-Site)

Northrop Grumman; West Virginia; On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Annual bonuses

Long Term Incentives

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector seeks a Manager Programs Level 3 for its Rocket Center, WV location. Responsible for a portfolio of programs with direct reports, reporting to the Director of Programs.

The role requires extensive experience in government contracts, program management, and leadership, with a focus on cost, schedule, and performance. The position emphasizes cross-functional leadership and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ experience, or STEM Master’s with 8 years’ experience on U.S. Government contracts or PM in other industries.
• Leadership of teams/programs and cost/schedule/technical performance.
• Experience with pricing, proposals, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional IPTs to meet cost, schedule and technical objectives.
• Develop proposals, budgets, and contract terms; manage baselines and resources.
• Manage customer relationships and communicate program status to stakeholders.
• Oversee risk and opportunity management and change control processes.

Skills

Project management

Supplier management

Proposal management

Risk management

Customer relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector seeks a Manager Programs Level 3 for its Rocket Center, WV location. Responsible for a portfolio of programs with direct reports, reporting to the Director of Programs.

The role requires extensive experience in government contracts, program management, and leadership, with a focus on cost, schedule, and performance. The position emphasizes cross-functional leadership and strategic planning.