Program Manager 3 - MEX OU

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

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 primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements for the new program, while achieving all technical requirements and capabilities. 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. Proven record of delivering large, matrixed programs on cost and on schedule while meeting stringent technical, security, and operational requirements. 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.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Major Development Program Leadership (Maritime & Land-Based)

• 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

• Matrixed Team Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

• TS/SCI Program Execution, Security and Compliance
   

Job Description:

• Lead a major development program delivering both maritime and terrestrial capabilities, ensuring all contractual, technical, cost, and schedule objectives are met.

• 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.

• Develop and maintain budget baselines, spend plans, and schedule milestones; 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.

• Own or oversee the program Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring alignment between technical scope, contractual obligations, and available resources for maritime and land-based systems.

• Identify a