Senior Technical Production PM – DoD Systems (On-Site)

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Technical Production Program Manager 2 to lead the AARGM program in Northridge, CA. This on-site role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budget baselines, and maintaining DoD relationships to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery of Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile components.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with PM experience in aerospace/defense, plus EVMS/IMS proficiency and strong executive communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years PM experience or Master’s with 6+ years PM experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in aerospace/defense.
• Proven track record with DoD programs and EVMS/IMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional IPTs to meet cost, schedule and tech goals.
• Manage DoD customer relationships and report program performance.
• Brief executives and stakeholders on program status and risks.
• Negotiate contracts, budget milestones, and key terms.
• Maintain budget baselines using EVMS or similar controls.
• Allocate resources and coordinate with property teams.

Skills

Program management

Executive communication

Risk & opportunity mgmt

Business acumen

Proposal development

Lean Six Sigma

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/business

Master's degree

Tools

EVMS (Earned Value Mgmt)

IMS (Integrated Master Schedule)

PowerPoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Technical Production Program Manager 2 to lead the AARGM program in Northridge, CA. This on-site role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budget baselines, and maintaining DoD relationships to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery of Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile components.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with PM experience in aerospace/defense, plus EVMS/IMS proficiency and strong executive communication