Northrop Grumman · 5 hours ago
HEO Cargo Logistics Program Manager 2
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking a Program Manager 2 within their Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) Operating Unit. The role involves managing the cargo logistics portfolio, ensuring successful execution of program development, and leading a Program Development Team to pursue new business opportunities.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Program Management of fixed price engineering development
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives
Measuring and reporting program performance
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
Developing/delivering customer, partner, and executive-level briefings
Broad, strategic thinking with respect to emerging customer needs, competitive positioning, requisite capabilities, and the tactical moves necessary to enable the company to capture opportunity in the market
Support Technology Road Map Development for the HEO Operating Unit
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience
Experience with cost-plus and/or fixed-price contract types on space system programs, specifically for human space flight
Experienced in strategy, business development and capture of programs
Demonstrated program execution expertise
Experiencing building and leading a program management team with a vision for success and capability for delegating responsibilities to appropriate team members
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
US Citizenship is required
Preferred
Space Domain knowledge
15+ years' experience in human space operations, mission operations or equivalent
Detailed Knowledge of NASA's human spaceflight organization and processes
Previous experience and success with fixed price contracts
Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organization
Demonstrated ability to present strategies to a variety of customer and internal executive audiences
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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