Program Manager 3

Program Manager 3

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.

Build what matters. Lead the teams that deliver mission-critical products to our customers and warfighters. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) is seeking a Program Manager 3 to lead the execution of critical aspects of the AARGM-ER Missile portfolio within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. Our Advanced Weapons team designs, develops, and manufactures missile systems that support U.S. national security and allied defense missions.

Role Overview :

The Program Manager will lead key production and strategic follow-on efforts within the AARGM-ER portfolio, reporting directly to the Director of AARGM-ER Production Programs. This position will lead cross-functional teams to ensure cost, schedule, scaling for capacity, and strategic growth objectives are met. Building strong customer and stakeholder relationships and driving new business opportunities will be central to this role.

Key Responsibilities :

• Production planning, execution, and delivery to cost and schedule, and quality objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and cycle time through data-driven decision making.
• Build and strengthen customer relationships to identify growth opportunities.
• Drive capture planning, proposal development, and long-term strategy.
• Direct cross-functional IPTs to achieve performance goals.
• Measure and report on program performance to stakeholders and leadership.
• Negotiate contracts, contract changes, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage program requirements, baselines, resources, and risk / opportunity plans.
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality organizations to cross-functional alignment.
• Ensure adherence to all contracts, policies, and industry standards.
• Present to customers, executive leadership, and other key stakeholders.

Desired Attributes :

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Location : Northridge, CA (100% on-site)

Relocation Assistance : May be available.

Telecommute : Not available.

Clearance Type : Secret.

Work Shift : Days.

Travel : Up to 25%.

Northrop Grumman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions requiring a government clearance.