Space Systems Program Manager I, IPT Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Hanover, MD seeks a Program Manager 1 to lead the Integrated Thermal Systems program. The role focuses on delivering cost and schedule performance for space systems, leading cross-functional teams, and cultivating customer relationships to drive future opportunities.

On-site role with exposure to high-visibility missions. Responsibilities include proposal development, IPT leadership, and managing budgets and schedules with EVM or equivalent tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM with 5+ years PM experience, or Master’s with 3+ years.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; able to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interact with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the program life cycle from inception to closeout.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance; ensure customer intimacy.
• Develop proposals, capture plans, and long-term strategic plans.
• Lead IPT teams to meet baselines and coordinate with suppliers and customers.
• Develop and adhere to budgets using EVM or similar methodologies.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Hanover, MD seeks a Program Manager 1 to lead the Integrated Thermal Systems program. The role focuses on delivering cost and schedule performance for space systems, leading cross-functional teams, and cultivating customer relationships to drive future opportunities.

On-site role with exposure to high-visibility missions. Responsibilities include proposal development, IPT leadership, and managing budgets and schedules with EVM or equivalent tools.