Senior Space Systems Program Manager

Northrop Grumman; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Goleta, CA is seeking a Program Manager 2 to lead the Deployables Operating Unit program, delivering on cost, schedule and technical requirements. You will form and direct cross-functional IPTs, manage customer relationships, and drive program performance from inception through closeout.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, extensive program management experience, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years' experience in a project/technical lead role; or 6 years' with a Master's degree.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in program/project management.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Lead cross-functional IPTs to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies
• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Goleta, CA is seeking a Program Manager 2 to lead the Deployables Operating Unit program, delivering on cost, schedule and technical requirements. You will form and direct cross-functional IPTs, manage customer relationships, and drive program performance from inception through closeout.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, extensive program management experience, and US citizenship.