Posted:
5/19/2026, 8:20:54 AM
Location(s):
Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Product
Workplace Type:
On-site
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector has an exciting career opportunity for a Program Manager 3 to join the Intelligence Systems Division’s Surveillance and Targeting Business Unit to lead the development, maturation, and risk reduction effort for the Passive Sensors Operating Unit’s Espada Core program responsible for the next generation of high performance, passive sensing payloads.
This position is 100% on-site in Linthicum, MD.
*Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award, obtaining and maintaining customer funding, and holding final clearance prior to start date. *
Role and Responsibilities:
Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance and quality objectives
Develop, and manage to, a comprehensive integrated master schedule to meet key schedule milestones within cost and technical performance parameters
Establish and maintain an effective program organization that addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)
Resolve issues in accordance with business objectives, strategies, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies
Measure and report program performance
Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Ensure team accountability while fostering team engagement
Manage and mitigate risks aggressively and collaboratively across functional organizations
Develop strategic plans including annual operating plans, internal development projects and business growth opportunities
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or 9 years with a STEM degree) of related experience as defined below; OR a master’s degree and 8 years (or 7 years with a STEM degree) of related experience as defined below
Professional experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
7 years of functional and/or technical leadership experience
Proven experience managing a hardware development program
Experience with customer and stakeholder relationship management
Proven presentation/briefing development experience
Experience using program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management
Experience supporting U.S. Government proposal activities that includes BOE development and writing contributions on proposal artifacts
Current/Active Top Secret Security Clearance at time of application (adjudicated within the last 5 years) and the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI)
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience leading an engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) and/or production program
Experience in contract negotiation including fee structure, terms and conditions, and work scope
Experience in implementing effective risk mitigation plans
Ability to work independently with limited oversight
Track record as an effective collaborator, communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience developing capabilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Active TS/SCI Clearance at time of application
Ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software