Program Manager

Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Manager
2. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program. Relocation assistance may be available. The role requires a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval. Travel up to 10% of the time is required.

• Lead a matrixed team in advanced Program Planning, Analytics & Metrics, Proposals, Affordability and Risk & Opportunity Management.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments, integrated master schedule reviews, and schedule recovery modeling.
• Plan major program events, develop program Tableau dashboards, and perform various program analyses.
• Manage monthly reporting, risk and opportunity management, and affordability programs.
• Oversee award fee and proposal submissions.
• Interact extensively with internal and external customers, presenting program updates and leading cost, schedule, and technical performance reviews.
• Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, and financial reporting.
• Act as primary customer contact for program activities.
• Set milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, resolving program issues through resource allocation.

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience; or Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience; or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
• Demonstrated track record in project management, execution, and closeout.
• Firm understanding and application of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Firm understanding and application of Active Risk Management for portfolios >$50M factored risk.
• Executive presence and comfort in communications at the executive level.

• At least 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
• 3 years of experience with EVMS principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• Program Management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• PMP Certificate.
• Current Program Access Request (PAR) experience managing people.

• Primary level salary range: $ - $.
• Work schedule:
  
  9/80 (nine-hour days Monday-Thursday, every other Friday off).
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage; 401(k); educational assistance; life insurance; employee assistance programs; paid time off; health and wellness resources; employee discounts.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives for higher‑level positions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.