Program Manager 2

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Program Manager 2 to serve as the Sentinel Navigation Inertial Measurement System (NIMS) Deployment Lead in Woodland Hills, CA. This position supports the Sentinel-NIMS program within the Navigation and Cockpit Systems Business Unit.

An active U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required to be considered for this position.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate cross-team hardware deployment activities, including integration testing, validation/verification of system requirements, and support to program test events and sell-off
• Plan and manage hardware configuration, release sequencing, and required deployment equipment (containers, materials, transportation) in partnership with engineering and global supply chain
• Serve as central point of contact with the Program Manager Lead, IPTs, and stakeholders to communicate status, issues, and risks; navigate customer negotiations; and ensure alignment to contract scope
• Monitor, measure, and report program performance using EVMS and other control tools; support financial forecasts, EACs, headcount reviews, and cost/schedule/material execution
• Develop and maintain master plans and schedules, manage program resources, and prepare and deliver briefings to leadership, customers, and stakeholders
• Track delivery compliance of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule while achieving all technical requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in STEM or MBA with 6 years
• Demonstrated experience leading development programs and coordinating cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering, system integration, and test principles to hardware development, integration, and delivery
• Demonstrated experience managing program execution, including responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, risk, and deliverables
• Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings
• U.S. citizenship required
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Sentinel ICBM program or a comparable strategic weapons system
• Program management experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Experience applying EVMS principles and/or serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Experience executing Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contracts
• Experience supporting or executing an Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program

Pay & Benefits

$161,100–$241,700/yr

Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, and 9/80 Work Schedule where available.