Missile Production Program Managers; Levels - R10215203

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers and landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work – and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they are making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking Missile Production Program Managers for multiple levels to support the Advanced Weapons Business Unit located in Northridge, CA. This position is required to be full‑time, on‑site in Northridge, CA. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SAP.

The Missile Production Program Managers lead and manage the production of the Advanced Anti‑Radiation Guided Missile‑Extended Range (AARGM‑ER), an air‑launched, counter‑air‑defense weapon system for U.S. and FMS customers. They oversee production contract execution phases including kick‑off, planning, material procurement, manufacturing, and delivery.

• Lead and direct cross‑functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Manage DoD customer relationships
• Measure and report program performance
• Develop and brief executive‑level presentations to customer leadership, executive management, and other program stakeholders
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Support and at times lead the development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning
• Coordinate with Government Property team in support of government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
• Support the management of Intercompany Work Order (IWO) and independent suppliers to meet program objectives
• Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Support and at times lead the development and adherence to master plans and integrated master schedules
• Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
• Support and lead proposal preparation process as required

• Production Management:
  Strong understanding of production and manufacturing processes
• Business Acumen:
  Strong understanding of financial, market, and strategic concepts
• Capture Management:
  Ability to anticipate and shape customer needs
• Communication:
  Skilled at stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and executive‑level reporting
• Program Growth:
  Experience identifying and driving business expansion
• Proposal Development:
  Ability to shape RFP responses and deliver compliant proposals
• Risk & Opportunity Management:
  Forward‑looking, analytical approach to uncertainty; familiarity with R&O management processes
• Customer Intimacy:
  Builds strong, trusted relationships with customers and partners
• High Resilience:
  Integrity and resilience under pressure, and ability to make data‑driven decisions
• Continuous Improvement:
  Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of program management experience OR a master’s degree and 6 years of program management experience
• 4+ years of managing production programs
• Experience leading high‑performing, cross‑functional teams…