Staff IT Program Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

As a valued member of the Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) team, the CIDO program manager for Classified Parity project will be focused on the fully integrated product suite. You’ll work at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and national security, shaping the future of classified network solutions while collaborating with top engineers, vendors, and senior leadership. The primary objective will be the delivery of requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving the technical requirements and delivering standardized solutions to our customers.

This position requires strong intra-organizational leadership and engagement skills; strategic thinking; strong program management; and a collaborative approach to team building. Communication is paramount, with an ability to clearly define expectations and work through interpersonal interactions across organizations and levels, including team members, peers, vendors and Northrop Grumman leadership.

This position is preferred to be located in Huntsville, AL, however the qualified candidate may be located near a major Northrop Grumman facility within the continental United States.

What You’ll get to do:

Program Managers are responsible for managing all phases of the program life cycle. This individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. The initial/main responsibility is to manage the development of the classified parity program, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance. This role may also expand to include multi‑project management. Some duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Own the full program life-cycle – scope, schedule, risk, resources, and budget - to meet cost, schedule and technical performance goals

• Develop and maintain an integrated master schedule and program execution plans that drive milestone delivery.

• Create, review and finalize the program Statement of Work (SOW) and establish a regular reporting cadence.

• Lead a cross-functional and cross-IPT organization across multiple locations, fostering a collaborative “battle rhythm”

• Ensure compliance with DoD/IC security policies (NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs) and manage classified data handling, clearance requirements, and risk/opportunity management processes

• Communicate clearly with all stakeholders – team members, peers, vendors, and senior leadership through verbal briefings, written updates, and polished presentations

• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Agile principles and independent creative problem-solving

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant professional experience OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant professional experience.

• Minimum 3 years leading projects or integrated project teams, delivering scope on schedule and within budget 

• Demonstrated experience applying Risk and Opportunity Management processes, including identifying, documenting, and tracking program risks and mitigation plan

• Proven knowledge of classified network environments, including handling of classified data, compliance with DoD/IC security policies (e.g., NIST 800‑53, DISA STIGs, CMMC), and awareness of clearance requirements

• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams (e.g. engineering, program management, supply chain, quality, or test), including geographically dispersed team members, to support program execution and delivery of program milestones

• Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (or higher) in order to be considered, US Citizenship required

Preferred Qu