Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeking a Program Manager 2 to be located in Roy, UT. Relocation assistance may be provided.
What You’ll Get To Do:
The Flight Systems Futures operating unit within Strategic Deterrent Systems is seeking highly motivated talent to join a team at the forefront of next-generation hypersonic capabilities. Our team focuses on the design, development, and demonstration of hypersonic re-entry vehicles and advanced payloads, with an emphasis on rapid development and prototyping aligned to specific customer missions. We operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where innovative concepts are matured quickly into credible, testable solutions that address our nation’s most demanding strategic deterrence needs.
This role will be the program manager for one of our upcoming programs. The following are Responsibilities for this role:
Directing all phases of program from inception through completion
Responsibility for the cost, schedule and technical performance of tooling programs
Acting as customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Establishing milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Directing the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas
Collaborating across program and functional teams and ensure on-time execution
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks (e.g. technical, cost, schedule, legal, security) and maintaining risk register and ensuring corrective actions are tracked and closed
Strategically managing NCTA budgets (B&P and M&S) with financial rigor and predictability
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; master's degree and 6 years’ experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope,(<6yrs) with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period.
- Experience in project management/ execution and closeout
- Experienced in Earned Value Management (EV) in an applicable system
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level
- Background/experience in rapid development and prototyping
- Background/experience in ICBM programs
- Experience with test planning and coordination
- Experienced people leadership that includes performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning
- SAP briefed
- PMP Certificate
- Current Northrop Grumman CAM Certification
- Current Program Access Request (PAR)
- Functional and/or Assignment manager experience
- Supplier Management experience
- 6 years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
- Functional and/or Assignment manager experience
- Program Management Experience
- Supplier Management experience
- Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability in prioritizing multiple tasks
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; alternatively, a master's degree and 6 years of experience, or 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope, with ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval.
- Experience in project management, execution, and closeout.
- Experience with Earned Value Management in an applicable system.
- Executive presence and comfort communicating at the executive level.
- Experience with rapid development and prototyping.
- Experience with ICBM programs.
- Experience with test planning and coordination.
- People leadership experience including performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning.
- SAP briefing experience.
- PMP certification.
- Current Northrop Grumman CAM certification.
- Current Program Access Request.
- Functional or assignment manager experience.
- Supplier management experience.
- Six years of experience with EVMS principles and application or experience as a Cost Account Manager.
- Program management experience.
- Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to interact effectively across organizational levels and with outside organizations.
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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.
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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.
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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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