Northrop Grumman · 10 hours ago
Manager Programs 3 - R10220927
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$184K/yr - $276K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, and they are seeking a Program Manager 3 to support Strategic Captures within the Distributed Systems Operating Unit. This role involves leading high-impact defense programs, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, and driving business growth through proposals and customer relationships.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of accountability for program execution, managing cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk across multiple programs including cost-plus and firm-fixed-price contracts with DoD agencies and Prime contractors in SAP environments
Lead full program lifecycle activities: proposal development (C101s, technical/management volumes, Basis of Estimates, Statements of Work), staffing strategies, ROI/ROS analysis, contract negotiations, baseline establishment, execution, milestone reviews, and closeout
Direct cross-functional integrated product teams (IPTs) comprised of engineers, managers, chief engineers, and SMEs across multiple states/disciplines (AI/ML, radar, electronic warfare, space, sensors, cybersecurity), ensuring alignment on deliverables, resource allocation, and performance
Act as Program Lead for government reference architecture initiatives in model-driven/digital engineering environments, integrating multi-sensor solutions for flight test programs and supporting DoD digital acquisition strategies
Build and maintain strong customer relationships and serve as key interface for program reviews, issue resolution, and opportunity expansion
Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and apply earned value management principles to maintain program health and achieve contractual goals
Support business development by identifying pursuits, developing technical/management approaches, and collaborating across sectors/industry for new opportunities
Mentor team members on career progression, performance, and growth while balancing hands-on technical guidance with program-level strategic priorities in autonomous, short-ramp-up project settings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years, Master's Degree with 6+ years, or PhD and 3+ years of relevant experience supporting Government proposals, contracts and/or project management
Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as the program manager
Experience with Agile development practices integrated with earned value management
Experience leading a project with a software component
Experience preparing presentations and materials for executive and stakeholder briefings
Experience building business case/proposal for securing funding and scope
Experience recognizing and responding to executive and stakeholder goals and rapidly develop outcomes supporting sector objectives
US Citizenship required
Current/Active DoD Top Secret clearance and SAP accesses required to start
Preferred
Strong track record in stakeholder/customer engagement, cross-functional leadership, and delivering programs in distributed, high-stakes settings with minimal knowledge transfer
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills for unique hardware/software/networking challenges
Experience as a program manager on programs over $20M
Proven expertise managing cost, schedule, and technical performance on complex programs, including proposal leadership, Basis of Estimates, SOW development, and risk/technical tradeoff analysis
Experience with digital/model-based engineering, agile processes, reference architectures, sensor integration, flight testing, and emerging technologies (AI/ML, advanced sensors)
Technical background with Government Reference Architectures
Ability to obtain and maintain SCI after starting
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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