Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Manager Project Management 2 within Strike Development to support weapon system fielding. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
This position is 100% on-site.
Travel up to 50%
Responsibilities will include:
Leading and directing cross-discipline Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, technical performance and quality objectives
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop opportunities for sustainment initiatives to further enhance weapon system capability
Providing Program Management and Customer leadership insights into fielding issues, concerns, gaps, mitigations and workarounds.
Measuring and reporting program performance and an integrated view of contractual requirements that culminate in successful fielding
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
Ensuring program team, including suppliers, understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
Resolves issues in accordance with business objectives, strategies, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies.
Provide strategic vision for future program direction and growth
“Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.”
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience as defined below
- Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in: project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
- Experience using program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management
- Experience in the Northrop Grumman Product Support disciplines and their relationships to one another and how they translate to sustainment activity for fielded Air Force Weapon Systems.
- A current/active US Government Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years) and the ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Qualified DoD Acquisition Professional, well versed in acquisition strategies to enable shaping and influential conversations with the Customer.
- Well versed in Air Force A-staff and Logistics Organizations
- Experience supporting proposal development and/or estimate for future work scope
- Strong problem-solving and organization skills in both independent and team environments
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, professional written communications (eg. Reports, briefings, status updates) and deliver verbal presentations to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, including senior leadership and individual contributors.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree and 6 years of related experience
- Related experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, or business management functions
- Experience using Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management
- Experience with Northrop Grumman Product Support disciplines and sustainment for fielded Air Force Weapon Systems
- Current/active US Government Secret Clearance (adjudicated within last 5 years) and ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs)
- U.S. Citizenship
- Willingness to work 100% on-site in Melbourne, FL
- Ability to travel (up to 50%)
- Deliver clear written communications and verbal presentations to stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Strong problem-solving and organization skills; ability to work independently with limited oversight
- Experience managing suppliers and ensuring program team adherence to contract scope and change control processes
- Experience measuring and reporting program performance and integrated contractual requirements
- Experience using program management tools and practices (IMP/IMS/EVMS) for sustainment and fielding
- Ability to cultivate customer relationships and identify sustainment opportunities
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







