Program Manager 2
Quick Summary
Positively lead, inspire and motivate a team to execute to plan. Effectively coordinate across multiple program IPTs to manage change and configuration of
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector has an opening for a Program Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership opportunity is based in San Diego, CA.
This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and the selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership.
Roles and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Positively lead, inspire and motivate a team to execute to plan.
- Effectively coordinate across multiple program IPTs to manage change and configuration of requirements.
- Customer communication and collaboration to drive mutual goals and shared success.
- Lead a team of technical team members to deliver technical capabilities.
- Leadership of a team of direct reports where you will define goals, develop the team and ensure the team is continuously performing and growing into expanded roles.
- Manage team to baseline schedule and cost allocations.
- Actively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success.
- Partner with functional disciplines to define and integrate expertise into the team.
- Be a digital advocate, applying new tools and functionality to drive execution efficiencies.
- Define, negotiate, monitor & track performance of suppliers; manage change and ensure performance to plan.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Requirements
~3 min read- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below:
- Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
- Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
- Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.
- Prior roles executing on development programs and rapid integration and development activities. Experience supporting BOE writing and estimating as well as contract negotiations.
- Prior experience with leading Engineering Teams, specifically related to systems engineering, software engineering, integration and test engineering, cyber engineering.
- Experience leading a large team in a matrixed environment to achieve program goals.
- Program management experience on Agile programs applying incremental planning and delivering programs on schedule.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 25, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 5, 2026
Posting Health
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- 0
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 5, 2026
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