Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago
Program Manager 1 - Tactical Products and Services - R10216705
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company providing innovative solutions across the globe. They are seeking a Program Manager 1 to lead program management efforts within their Tactical Products & Services portfolio, focusing on diverse technology areas including rocket motors and aerial payloads.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Plan, propose and execute on discretionary and funded programs. Manage all elements including cost, schedule, scope, quality, and technical progress
Interface, communicate and collaborate with functional organizations and leadership as needed to execute on programs
Provide overall leadership and ownership for program success
Establish working relationships with external customers communicating marketing, proposal, and program information
Manage proposal preparation and submission
Market NG technical capabilities both internally and externally. Translate difficult to understand technical achievements into business plans
Grow NG organic capabilities into new products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in STEM or business fields
Minimum of 5 years of aerospace/defense technical experience, knowledge of business development, with 3 years program/project management experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership and customers
Earned Value Management certification and/or Cost Account Manager experience
Prior experience working with a diverse team to accomplish program goals
Familiarity with business tools and processes preferably those used at NG
Strong technical background in solid rocket motors and related fields and technologies
Familiarity with various contract types, including FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Ability to travel up to 15% of time
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET level security clearance
US Citizenship required
Preferred
Advanced degree in STEM or business fields
Expertise in solid rocket motor design and energetic materials, along with a working knowledge of safety and environmental requirements associated with rocket motor manufacturing
Role requires interface with technical personnel internally and externally and working with Safety, Finance, Contracts, and Supply Chain Management organizations to effectively execute programs
Active DoD Secret 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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