Program Manager 2 - LE2

Northrop Grumman

USonsite$139k-$209k/yrPosted Jul 9, 2026
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Skills

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About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 is currently seeking a Program Manager 2 to support Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Programs with primary focus on the Life Extension (LE) 2 Special Test Vehicle (STV) Programs for the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in Bacchus (Magna), Utah.

This position will be 80-90% on-site with 10% travel between supporting sites and customer and supplier travel.

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.

Overview

This position includes interface with the three-factory campus Bacchus (Magna), Promontory and Clearfield, Utah Value Stream Element Teams (VSET) in developing and fabrication of the next generation Special Test Vehicles (FS/SS/TS concrete and empty rocket motors).

This position will have responsibility for cost, schedule, technical execution and presentation in monthly reviews, quarterly reviews with additional Operating Unit stakeholders. LE2 STV Programs will have full EVMS and IMS schedule requirements. Additionally, the Program Manager 2 will be a point of contact with internal organizations and the customer with regular communication and presentations expected.

Key responsibilities include:

Execute development and production programs successfully by managing cost, technical, schedule and risk

Ensure contract compliance and execution of SSOW requirements including timely SDRL submittals

Oversee program planning and execution through development and fabrication phases including design release/verification concrete density development, CONOPS development, successful GFM nozzle assemblies transfer from the Government Demil program, production of concrete fill and empty FS/SS/TS rocket motors, shipment to final destination

Represent Northrop Grumman (NG) as a company, conveying our message to the customer; and integrating knowledge of the spectrum of NG capabilities with understanding of customer needs to promote our company and capabilities

Meet company and customer requirements while balancing the multiple roles and differing requirements

Understanding of Proposal Process and execution from RFP and SSOW requirements, willing to push back on those not acceptable

Maintain close working relationships with engineering, operations, and any suppliers

Maintain collaborative working relationships with customer and product matrixed Production Program Managers

Maintain collaborative relationships with local customers, while adhering to contract requirements and boundaries

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years technical experience and/or project/program management experience supporting US government contracts or customers in a manufacturing or production environment

Understanding and/or experience with the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) business

Knowledge of project financial systems and reviews

Experience in project/program management, resource management, and strategic planning

Continuously drive for results

Ability to understand people/technical issues impacting the programs

Effective communications skills with the ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively

Understand problems and issues in the context of the bigger picture and understand relationships among subcomponents

Experience with EVMS and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Experience in managing suppliers to schedule and budget

Willingness/desire to learn to lead through program management

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with rocket motor manufacturing processes

Familiarity with Propulsion Systems factory operations (Bacchus, Promontory, and Clearfield)

Experience managed projects (e.g.: Technical lead, CAM, PM)

Ownership and solution based mentality

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 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.

Compensation

This Project / Program Manager role pays $139k-$209k/yr. Within typical range for project / program manager roles in United States.

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