Head of Programme Management

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TRAVEL: 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 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. NG Space Systems is looking for a Level 3, Senior Program Manager to provide leadership for a critical program within the Mission Exploitation (MEX) Operating Unit (OU) portfolio supporting the Advanced Tactical Missions Business Unit in the fast-growing Multi-Domain Operations Division.

The selected candidate will report to the Operating Unit Director and serve as a key member of the leadership team for the evolving MEX OU Portfolio. The individual will lead a matrixed-functional team aligned to common program performance goals through inception of idea to award and completion of scope.

Senior Program Manager with 10+ years leading complex Government programs in systems and software engineering, specializing in multi-domain sensor development . Experienced in managing maritime and terrestrial sensor capability development , integrating hardware, software, and mission systems across cross-functional teams. Adept at executive-level communication, customer intimacy, capture and proposal strategy, and driving continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

Systems & Software Engineering for Mission Systems / Sensors

Cost, Schedule, and Technical Performance Management (IPTs / CAM)

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement / Executive-Level Briefing

Business Development, Capture Planning, and Proposal Leadership

Requirements, Statement of Work (SOW), and Contract Management

Budget Baseline Development and Financial Oversight

Multi-Domain Operations & Mission Exploitation

Provide program-level leadership as a key member of the Operating Unit leadership team, aligning multi-functional engineering, operations, quality, security, and business organizations to common performance goals.

Manage a matrixed-functional team from concept through award and execution, driving integration of sensors with ground, shipboard, and land-based mission systems in support of multi-domain operations .

actively manage risks and opportunities to keep the program within approved cost and schedule thresholds.

Build and sustain customer and stakeholder relationships, cultivating customer intimacy and trust through regular technical and programmatic reviews and responsive issue resolution.

Prepare and deliver oral and written presentations to executive leadership, customers, and internal stakeholders, clearly communicating technical progress, risks, and mitigation plans for capabilities.

Lead proposal development and capture planning for follow-on increments and related sensor programs, including strategy, BOEs, and coordination with business management and business development.

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across missions and product lines to enhance efficiency in design, integration, test, and fielding of solutions.

Coordinate closely with Quality, Mission Engineering, Security, CIDO, Facilities, and Supply Chain to ensure robust support to program execution, configuration control, and secure development environments.

Conduct regular team meetings and program reviews to surface issues early, drive resolution, and maintain alignment with Operating Unit and Business Unit objectives.

Ensure adherence to Northrop Grumman program management processes, company guidelines, and security requirements while operating in a high-tempo environment with evolving mission needs.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Management and 10+ years’ experience or Master’s and 8 years’ experience on Government programs in engineering and program management.

Experience leading engineering teams in systems and/or software engineering for Government programs, contributing to design, integration, and verification of mission systems and sensors.

Experience serving as project lead / IPT lead / cost account manager, responsible for planning, execution, and reporting of engineering scope, meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets.

Supported technical trade studies and requirements analysis for sensor and mission system architectures, including impacts to cost, schedule, and technical risk.

Developed and delivered engineering and programmatic briefings to customers and leadership, communicating complex technical content in clear, concise terms.

Active Top Secret / SCI Clearance, SSBI adjudicated within past 6 years at time of application.

Demonstrated leadership ability with a collaborative management style and strong interpersonal skills.

Excels in fast-paced, diverse environments, adapting to changing mission and customer needs.

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. 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.

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. Job Category: Program Management

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