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Northrop Grumman · 4 weeks ago

Ground Element Modernization (GEM) Technical Program Manager (T05)

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a highly motivated Ground Element Modernization (GEM) Technical Program Manager. The role involves managing site installation efforts for software upgrades and new installations across multiple ground element C2 architectures, while coordinating with customer representatives and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

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Responsibilities

Manage a site installation team focused on upgrading existing ADPE, upgrading the operating system, and installing new software baselines for multiple ground element C2 architectures and product lines at multiple locations
Coordinate with customer reps and E1 stakeholders to ensure successful software installations
Provide innovative and effective engineering solutions to solve complex technical and installation challenges, working closely with the Chief Engineer, Systems Engineering, and Software Engineering
Cost Account Management (CAM), Earned Value Management (EVM), and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) business aspects

Qualification

Software product linesSite installationsEVMAgile processAtlassian Tool SuiteCost Account ManagementEarned Value ManagementIntegrated Master ScheduleTechnical leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 10 years of relevant experience; PhD with 8 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Active SSBI required at the time of application and the ability to obtain SCI prior to start date
Experience with software product lines and site deliveries
Experience with site installations, including ADPE obsolescence & OS upgrades

Preferred

Prior experience with the site installation manager role and responsibilities
Experience working in a software development and software O&M environment
Working knowledge of EVM, previous CAM experience, and IMS schedules
Experience working closely with government counterparts, in both a development and site capacity
Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process
Prior knowledge of Agile and DevSecOps
Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
Domain knowledge across the Mission One customer portfolio
Active TS/SCI security clearance

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Company

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Kenneth Crews
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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