Program Manager 1

Posted:
4/4/2025, 4:00:04 AM

Location(s):
Florida, United States ⋅ Melbourne, Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Program Manager 1 to join our E-2D Production Integrated Product Team (IPT) of qualified, diverse individuals on our Multi-Domain Command and Control (MDC2) Business Unit.

This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.

This position will support the E-2D Production program. This E-2D Program Manager has the responsibility of supporting the IPT Lead with managing the cost, schedule, and performance of E-2D Production program contracts, focusing initially on obsolescence NRE contracts and production tooling disposition with growth to other programs in the future. This position is responsible for all aspects of design, baselining, development, production, and delivery related to the specific programs associated with the current Production contract line items.

Key responsibilities will include ownership of projects and budgets, managing schedules, and ensuring all contractual technical requirements are met. The PM assesses project and program issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals. The PM develops metrics for monitoring the health of project progress and for intervention and problem solving with Senior IPT Leadership, Sub IPT Leads and the Functional Homerooms.

The successful candidate must have a record of achieving successful outcomes by leading diverse technical teams, navigating internal processes, communicating with customers, creating a work environment that engages our employees, managing suppliers, bringing clarity and clear direction to ambiguous situations, excelling in the fundamentals of program management and perceptive use of predictive metrics.


We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 6 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 5 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 4 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 3 years) of related experience. Related experience includes professional and/or military experience including a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management-related functions
  • Active DoD Secrety Security Clearance last investigated within 6 years or enrolled in continuous evaluation
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a special access program (SAP)
  • Willingness/Ability to travel up to 25% of time

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with engineering development supporting platforms like E-2D
  • Experience with Earned Value Management
  • Experience managing program/projects of > $20 Million / year with P&L responsibilities
  • Demonstrated experience meeting customer needs, building strong relationships with strategic partners and guiding program teams and support functions to take action to satisfy customer expectations

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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.

Northrop Grumman

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