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Northrop Grumman · 15 hours ago

Program Manager 3 - NGLE - R10218744

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$167K/yr - $250K/yr

9+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking an experienced Program Manager 3 for the Next Generation Launch Equipment (NGLE) program. This role involves managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, as well as leading a cross-functional team to meet customer requirements and drive program success.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead daily execution of the Launch Systems BU within the NGLE program, reporting to the Interceptors Director and serving as the primary Intercompany Work Order (IWO) interface to internal customers

Drive program performance against operational and financial targets using Earned Value Management, master‑plan scheduling, and disciplined cost‑control on both fixed‑price and cost‑plus contracts

Build and sustain a cross‑functional organization that meets customer requirements, integrates internal/external partners, and allocates/optimizes workforce and resources

Define, track, and close program requirements; manage supplier and teammate deliverables to ensure on‑time, on‑budget execution

Measure, report, and continuously improve program health through risk‑opportunity management including identification, mitigation and realization in partnership with the chief engineer

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

Engage stakeholders – deliver presentations to customers, executive leadership, and other stakeholders; cultivate customer relationships to uncover further business opportunities

Partner with Global Supply Chain to negotiate contracts, manage specifications, schedule milestones, and oversee supplier performance; administer GFE/CFE assets per policy

Lead and mentor the program team, making decisions that safeguard the financial bottom line, boost employee morale, and secure mission success

Qualification

Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementProject ManagementSTEM DegreeMissile Defense KnowledgeSupplier ManagementLeadershipTeam BuildingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication 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

Preferred

Master's degree in a STEM or MBA

Deep knowledge of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) organization and familiarity with both the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program and Golden Dome for America

Extensive experience with design and production of launch support equipment, especially high volume, high complexity of electrical racks, cables and equipment

10+ years of progressive program management leadership across engineering, manufacturing, business operations, and mission assurance functions

Proven record of delivering large, fixed price and cost plus programs on schedule and within budget, with disciplined cost control expertise

Strong customer relation skills: adept at expectation management, coalition building with government customers, senior staff, and major suppliers

Demonstrated experience in multi-disciplinary team building and organizational leadership of large teams

Effective communication and mentoring skills to lead highly successful technical teams while addressing large and complex programmatic challenges

Experience in senior leadership roles on MDA missile defense programs, overseeing complex technical and programmatic challenges