Program Execution & Operations Manager 3 - 20092

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Roy, UT, USA
In-Office
167K-250K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Leads execution and operations for a defense test and production business unit. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing budgets and forecasts, driving process improvement and execution cadence, developing strategies, preparing status metrics and briefings, and coordinating SharePoint system changes. The role requires project leadership, proposal capture experience, collaboration across organizations, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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, to 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're making history.

The Sentinel program is seeking a Program Execution & Operations Manager 3 for the newly formed Test / Production Operations (TPO) Business Unit (BU) with the background, vision, and people skills to execute BU objectives with a multifaceted team of participants. As this work spans across a diverse set of stakeholders, this leader will be expected to collaborate effectively and partner across organizations to successfully implement TPO vision. This role requires a proactive individual willing to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. A good team focus and willingness to multi-task is important in this role. This position will be located in Roy, UT.

What you will get to do:

  • Provides horizontal integration across multiple cross-functional stakeholders restructure teams
  • Acts with a sense of urgency and accountability; takes ownership of tasks and strategic direction
  • Builds relationships, effectively listens, communicates to influence, and ensures accountability across a network of stakeholders
  • Provides general management of TPO budget / forecast across multiple teams and funding sources
  • Navigates ambiguity and develops a systemic approach and strategy to address and solve problems
  • Prepares charts, briefings and metrics as needed to provide the Restructure Director with visualization material necessary to understand the health and status of tasking
  • Coordinates SharePoint database system changes with admins and developer.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts


This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.


You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 


  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience or a Masters and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree
  • 5 year's experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
  • Experience with process improvement and drive cadence of the team’s execution
  • Experience in proposal capture management and execution, specifically related to Technology Maturation Risk Reduction activities.
  • Proficient in Jira, Confluence, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to travel 10% of time

These qualificatins are nice to have:

  • Previous technical experience with concentration in systems engineering, technical project management, or operations of systems and technologies
  • Current and active Secret security clearance or higher
  • Detailed and team oriented with demonstrated leadership and organization skills.
  • Proven ability to help solve problems or conflicts within teams
  • Master's in Business or technical field
  • Leading through a program or project start-up and effectively rolling out and managing change
  • Depth and breadth of experience with defense products and services, including understanding of DoD weapons programs.
  • Collaborating across organizations to bring forward a consolidated objective and measure performance

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00

The 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 with 8 years of related experience, a master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • At least 5 years of experience leading projects or driving performance against schedule
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
  • Experience with process improvement and establishing execution cadence
  • Experience in proposal capture management and execution related to Technology Maturation Risk Reduction activities
  • Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time
  • Technical experience in systems engineering, technical project management, or systems and technology operations
  • Current and active Secret security clearance or higher
  • Leadership, organization, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Experience leading program or project start-ups and managing organizational change
  • Experience with defense products and services, including Department of Defense weapons programs
  • Master’s degree in business or a technical field
  • Experience collaborating across organizations to consolidate objectives and measure performance

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.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

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.

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