Manager Programs 1

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Manager Programs 1 to lead the Air and Missile Defense Planning and Control System (AMDPCS) CET-27 Program in support of the Tactical Ground Equipment Business Area portfolio of programs in Huntsville, Alabama.

In this role, the AMDPCS CET-27 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 AMDPCS CET-27 PM drives collaboration across Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Business Management, and regularly engages with both senior leadership as well as government officials and customer stakeholders. The AMDPCS CET-27 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 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related professional experience; OR Master’s degree and 3 years of related professional experience
• Experience leading program or project execution in a complex defense or aerospace environment
• Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and performance
• Experience leading cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization
• Strong communication and briefing skills for leadership and customer audiences
• Active DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Air Defense Command & Control (C2) or similar defense systems
• Experience in a manufacturing production-based program
• Experience with Earned Value Management and program financial tracking
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer-facing interactions

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for program outcomes
• Drives disciplined execution and proactive risk management
• Enables alignment across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and business management
• Operates with transparency and strong stakeholder engagement
• Promotes a culture focused on outcomes, execution discipline, and continuous improvement

Primary Level Salary Range

$127,000.00 - $190,600.00

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 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.