Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is looking for a Munitions Program Manager 2 to lead a high visibility, technology critical program where technical excellence meets people focused leadership. Your ability to build trust, both with customers and internal teams, will directly shape the future of our munitions capabilities. If you thrive on delivering results while fostering collaborative, high performing teams, we want to hear from you.
This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Plymouth, MN location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance.
The Munitions Program Manager 2 will be responsible for delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to develop further opportunities. This role requires deep technical expertise in munitions, proven program management acumen, and the ability to operate within a secure, classified environment. Success hinges on building deep, trusted relationships with customers, nurturing high performing cross functional teams, and unlocking new business opportunities. Reporting to the Program Director, you will guide multiple programs across the business unit pipeline from proposal through close out.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Customer Partnership
Establish and sustain trusted, “customer intimate” relationships that uncover future opportunities.
Lead negotiations, contract changes, and scope control board actions while preserving strong rapport.
Business Development
Drive long term strategic and capture planning.
Shape proposals, business cases, and capture plans that win new work.
Program Organization
Build and align Integrated Program Teams (IPT) with the right internal and external partners.
Define clear program structures, roles, and responsibilities.
Execution & Control
Own cost, schedule, and technical performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) or equivalent tools.
Set, track, and report critical performance metrics and baseline schedules.
Manage budgets, resources, and workforce planning.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Produce compelling briefings and presentations for customers, senior leadership, and jointreview boards.
Maintain a disciplined information flow process—collect, store, share, and retrieve program data efficiently.
Risk & Opportunity Management
Lead systematic risk identification, mitigation, and exploitation throughout the lifecycle.
Maintain a transparent risk register and communicate impacts promptly.
Technical Leadership
Oversee design concepts, engineering integration, test, and production processes.
Author, review, and finalize the Program Statement of Work and requirement packages.
Supplier & Quality Management
Partner with vendors to guarantee quality, schedule, and cost targets.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and contractual terms.
DESIRED PEOPLE SKILLS:
Exceptional Interpersonal Ability – Inspire, coach, and manage daily team activities; convey status, risks, and escalations clearly to leadership.
Collaborative Negotiator – Resolve conflicts and negotiate outcomes that preserve relationships across peers, management, and customers.
Stakeholder Communicator – Design and run structured communication plans that keep all parties aligned and informed.
Proactive Problem Solver – Anticipate issues, lead root cause analysis, and drive timely resolutions across all program levels.
Winning Proposal Champion – Lead proposal teams, craft strategy, incorporate review feedback, and shepherd oral and written responses to success.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field with 8+ years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or comparable project management roles; or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of likewise experience
Experience as a Project Lead, IPT Lead, or Cost Account Manager delivering cost, schedule, and performance results with teams of 5+ personnel.
Proficiency with MS Project, SAP/ERP, and Earned Value Management tools
Strong communication and people centric leadership skills
Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Science, Engineering, or Business.
Knowledge of fuze types (proximity, impact, time, programmable), warhead design (high explosive, shaped charge, kinetic), safety & arming devices, and test range operations
Experience in aerospace/defense, DoD, or NASA programs.
PMP® certification.
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
Active security clearance.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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 complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field with 8+ years supporting U.S. Government contracts or project management (or Master's with 6+ years)
- Experience as a Project Lead, IPT Lead, or Cost Account Manager delivering cost, schedule, and performance results with teams of 5+ personnel
- Proficiency with MS Project, SAP/ERP, and Earned Value Management tools
- Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and managing programs in a classified environment
- Strong communication and people-centric leadership skills
- Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance
- Full-time, on-site work in Plymouth, MN (no remote/telework)
- Knowledge of fuze types, warhead design, safety & arming devices, and test range operations
- Experience in aerospace/defense, DoD, or NASA programs
- PMP® certification
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies
- Active security clearance
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