Northrop Grumman · 9 hours ago
Program Manager 2 – GEM 63
Magna, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$139K/yr - $209K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, seeking a Program Manager 2 for the GEM 63 program. The role involves overseeing the manufacturing and scaling of solid rocket motors, with full P&L accountability and responsibilities spanning from program inception through completion, driving large-scale manufacturing success through cross-functional leadership and risk management.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Program Ownership & Finance: Serve as CAM with full P&L accountability; manage operating budgets, financial terms, and monthly Budget Management Reviews (BMRs)
Strategic Execution: Lead cost-reduction initiatives, change management, and special projects to optimize program baselines
Planning & Proposals: Develop business plans, work statements, and specifications; lead the preparation of proposals for new business or product line expansions
Schedule & Performance: Establish master milestones, negotiate production schedules with site planners, and ensure strict adherence to technical and delivery goals
Risk & Issue Management: Mitigate program risks and resolve execution bottlenecks by reallocating resources or adjusting contractual specifications
Stakeholder Leadership: Act as the primary customer contact for performance reviews; lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across technical, manufacturing, and administrative functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 8 years' related experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing; OR a master's degree with 6 years' experience
Five (5) plus years' experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a Program/Project Manager, Integrated Program Lead (IPT) or Cost Account Manager (CAM)
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment to achieve a single objective
Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks
US Citizenship is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
Experience as a Global Supply Chain Program Manager, or a Project Manager with cost and schedule responsibility
Earned Value Management experience
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.
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
Recent News
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