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Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman

Manager Programs 2

full-timePosted: Aug 3, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026United States-Alabama-Huntsville

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Manager, Programs 2 to lead the IBCS/AMDPCS Increment 3 (Inc 3) OTA Program within the Tactical Ground Equipment Business Area in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, the Inc 3 OTA Program Manager is responsible for all programmatic elements including cost, schedule, and performance while shaping forward‑looking strategic vision and driving organic growth. In addition, the Inc 3 OTA PM drives collaboration across Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Business Management, and regularly engages with both senior leadership as well as government officials and customer stakeholders. The Inc 3 OTA PM is accountable for executing the program, ensuring that performance targets are met and delivery commitments align with contractual requirements and business objectives.Roles and ResponsibilitiesOwn overall program execution performance for assigned scopeLead cost, schedule, and technical performance alignmentEnsure program commitments are executable and aligned to baselineManage program risks and opportunities and drive mitigation plansCoordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on program objectivesDeliver clear and concise status communication to leadership and stakeholdersLead program reviews and provide program representation in governance forumsEnsure alignment between program requirements and product execution activitiesDrive issue resolution across functional boundariesMonitor program health indicators and implement corrective actions as requiredPartner with Engineering and Functional Teams to ensure technical alignment supports program objectivesMaintain compliance with contractual requirements and internal governanceBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree and 8 years of related professional experience; Master’s degree and 6 years of related professional experienceProgram leadership or project execution experience in a complex defense or aerospace environmentDemonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and performanceDemonstrated customer interface and team organizational and communication skillsDemonstrated executive communication, presentation, and collaboration skillsComprehension of organizational financial management and reporting (Annual OperatingPlan / Long Range Strategic Plan)Active Secret clearancePreferred Qualifications5+ years of program management experience on a high-visibility production programExperience with tactical shelters, ground platforms, or similar defense systemsCAM experience and proficiency on an Earned Value Management programProposal development experienceProject Management Professional (PMP) certification, or similarLeadership ExpectationsDemonstrates ownership and accountability for program outcomesDrives disciplined execution and proactive risk managementEnables alignment across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and business managementOperates with transparency and strong stakeholder engagementPromotes a culture focused on outcomes, execution discipline, and continuous improvementPrimary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00The 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 variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Locations

  • United States-Alabama-Huntsville

Skills Required

  • complex defenseintermediate
  • tactical sheltersintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related professional experience; Master’s degree and 6 years of related professional experience (experience, 8 years)
  • Program leadership or project execution experience in a complex defense or aerospace environment (experience)
  • Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and performance (experience)
  • Demonstrated customer interface and team organizational and communication skills (experience)
  • Demonstrated executive communication, presentation, and collaboration skills (experience)
  • Comprehension of organizational financial management and reporting (Annual Operating (experience)
  • Plan / Long Range Strategic Plan) (experience)
  • Active Secret clearance (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of program management experience on a high-visibility production program (experience, 5 years)
  • Experience with tactical shelters, ground platforms, or similar defense systems (experience)
  • CAM experience and proficiency on an Earned Value Management program (experience)
  • Proposal development experience (experience)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or similar (certification)

Responsibilities

  • Own overall program execution performance for assigned scope
  • Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment
  • Ensure program commitments are executable and aligned to baseline
  • Manage program risks and opportunities and drive mitigation plans
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on program objectives
  • Deliver clear and concise status communication to leadership and stakeholders
  • Lead program reviews and provide program representation in governance forums
  • Ensure alignment between program requirements and product execution activities
  • Drive issue resolution across functional boundaries
  • Monitor program health indicators and implement corrective actions as required
  • Partner with Engineering and Functional Teams to ensure technical alignment supports program objectives
  • Maintain compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance

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