Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Program Manager 3 This position will be located in Roy, Utah. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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.
What You Will Get To DO:
- 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
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 Will Bring These Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience as defined below
- Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance within scope with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)
- At least 6 years of experience leading a Program / Projects and driving performance against a schedule.
- Experience in project management/ execution and closeout
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EV) in an applicable system
These Qualifications Are Nice To Have:
- Background/experience in rapid development and prototyping
- Background/experience in ICBM programs
- Experience with test planning and coordination
- Already 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
- Experience managing people
- Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level
- Experience building strong customer and supplier relationships.
- Experienced people leadership that includes performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, OR Master's degree and 6 years of related experience
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance within scope
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access
- At least 6 years of experience leading programs/projects and driving performance against a schedule
- Experience in project management/execution and closeout
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EV) in an applicable system
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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