Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
Ground Element Modernization (GEM) Technical Program Manager (T03/T04)
Northrop Grumman is a leading technology company that provides revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Ground Element Modernization (GEM) Technical Program Manager to manage installation efforts for software upgrades at multiple sites, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure successful implementations and providing innovative engineering solutions.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the installation efforts at both CONUS and OCONUS operational sites
Manage a site installation team focused on upgrading existing ADPE, upgrading the operating system, and installing new software baselines for multiple ground element C2 architectures and product lines at multiple locations
Coordinate with customer reps and E1 stakeholders to ensure successful software installations
Provide innovative and effective engineering solutions to solve complex technical and installation challenges, working closely with the Chief Engineer, Systems Engineering, and Software Engineering
Perform Cost Account Management (CAM), Earned Value Management (EVM), and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) business aspects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 1 year of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 4 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Active SSBI required at the time of application and the ability to obtain SCI prior to start date
Domain knowledge across the Mission One customer portfolio
Experience with software product lines and site deliveries
Experience with site installations, including ADPE obsolescence & OS upgrades
Preferred
Prior experience with the site installation manager role and responsibilities
Experience working in a software development and software O&M environment
Working knowledge of EVM, previous CAM experience, and IMS schedules
Experience working closely with government counterparts, in both a development and site capacity
Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process
Prior knowledge of Agile and DevSecOps
Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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