Northrop Grumman · 2 days ago
Manager Programs 1 - R10221157
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $181K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is looking for a Program Manager 1 to support the Xetron Operating Unit. The role involves managing full programs or segments, ensuring delivery of contractual requirements on cost and schedule while fostering customer relationships and leading cross-functional teams.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development), program initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and program closure (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Measuring and reporting program performance
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) control methodologies and tools
Participating in internal Program Management Reviews, Headcount Reviews, Financial Forecast reviews, and monthly EAC submittals
Preparation of charts and briefings on status/progress and processes; delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree with 5 years, master's degree with 3 years, or 10 years of direct related experience leading program teams and delivering defined program deliverables
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional program teams responsible for planning execution, and delivery of program outcomes
Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and partners to meet defined program objectives
Demonstrated proficiency producing written and verbal deliverables, including formal reports, program documentation and stakeholder communications
Experience supporting multiple concurrent task orders or programs, with demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet established deadlines
Proven ability to analyze, coordinate, and resolve complex program issues across organizational boundaries
Working knowledge of Agile collaboration tools, including Kanban boards, Jira, SharePoint, and MS Teams, applied to program or project coordination
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel for data analysis, Word for formal documentation, PowerPoint for executive and customer briefings, MS project for schedule development and tracking
United States citizenship required
Active DoD Top Secret clearance is required to start
Preferred
Project Management Professional Certificate or equivalent
EVM and CAM certified
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
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
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey 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
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
2026-02-06
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