Program Manager 2 – GEM 63

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems’ Launch and Exploration Operating Unit is currently seeking a Program Manager 2 for the GEM 63 program. This position in located on-site at our Bacchus Facility in Magna, Utah.

Overview

The Program Manager 2 will support manufacturing and scaling of the  GEM 63 Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing in a high tempo production environment. Program work is performed in three locations in Utah, with the role based at our Bacchus Facility.  The growth of this program brings tremendous opportunity for tactical, strategic and critical thinking, and career growth.

The Program Manager serves as the P&L owner and Control Account Manager (CAM) for the GEM Solid Rocket Booster program. They will own and execute all phases of program responsibilities from inception through completion This role drives large-scale manufacturing success by integrating cost, schedule, and technical performance through cross-functional leadership and proactive risk management. 

Key Responsibilities

• Program Ownership & Finance: Serve as CAM with full P&L accountability; manage operating budgets, financial terms, and monthly Budget Management Reviews (BMRs).

• Strategic Execution: Lead cost-reduction initiatives, change management, and special projects to optimize program baselines.

• Planning & Proposals: Develop business plans, work statements, and specifications; lead the preparation of proposals for new business or product line expansions.

• Schedule & Performance: Establish master milestones, negotiate production schedules with site planners, and ensure strict adherence to technical and delivery goals.

• Risk & Issue Management: Mitigate program risks and resolve execution bottlenecks by reallocating resources or adjusting contractual specifications.

• Stakeholder Leadership: Act as the primary customer contact for performance reviews; lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across technical, manufacturing, and administrative functions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ related experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing; OR a master’s degree with 6 years’ experience

• Five (5) plus years’ experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a Program/Project Manager, Integrated Program Lead (IPT) or Cost Account Manager (CAM)

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment to achieve a single objective

• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks

• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

• Experience as a Global Supply Chain Program Manager, or a Project Manager with cost and schedule responsibility

• Earned Value Management experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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 va