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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Program Manager 3 – GMD

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$167K/yr - $250K/yr

7+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking an experienced Program Manager 3 for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Program. The role involves managing cost, schedule, and technical performance while leading cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and program objectives.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive daily execution of the Launch Systems BU within the GMD program, ensuring operational and financial targets are met

Build and lead a cross‑functional program organization that satisfies customer requirements and integrates internal/external partners

Define, track, and close program requirements; manage supplier and teammate deliverables to honor schedule and budget commitments

Measure, report, and continuously improve program performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) and master schedule controls

Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test

Ensure all manufacturing and test facilities needed to support product deliverables are stood up in time to meet build and test objectives

Develop and maintain program budgets, cost baselines, and resource plans (including workforce planning)

Lead risk‑opportunity management, change control, and contract scope compliance in partnership with the chief engineer

Cultivate strong customer relationships; represent the program in presentations, proposals, and business‑plan development

Partner with Global Supply Chain to negotiate contracts, manage suppliers, and oversee GFE/CFE assets

Serve as a decisive leader who drives financial results, team morale, and mission‑critical outcomes

Qualification

Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementCross-functional LeadershipBudget ManagementMissile Defense KnowledgeTeam BuildingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 9 years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in related industries; OR a 7 years' experience with a Master's degree

5 years' experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, cost account manager, or Program/Project Manager

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting and experience

Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and succinctly to customer, government, and corporate senior leadership

Ability to travel up to 25%

Active Secret Clearance is required at the time of application

US Citizenship is required