SDS Program Excellence Senior Manager 3 - 19872
Quick Summary
Transform and drive program execution rigor to enable sustainable, profitable growth and consistently execute commitments.
Bachelor’s or higher degree with 8 years of program management experience or Masters degree and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years in lieu of degree Experience in program execution,
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Excellence Senior Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program
The SDS Program Excellence Manager is responsible for shaping and supporting efforts to enhance program performance by leveraging processes, tools, coaching and PM Development resources across the SDS Division. This role will report into the SDS Program Excellence Director.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Transform and drive program execution rigor to enable sustainable, profitable growth and consistently execute commitments.
- →Mitigate current and near-term programmatic risk while building long-term program excellence capability and culture.
- →Develop world-class program managers by investing in tools, processes, knowledge, and skill building enabling results-driven decision-making.
- →Operate as Independent oversight with implementation authority & process accountability.
- →Develop and execute program manager evaluation and training programs spanning CAMs to senior director levels
- →Support Sector initiatives and manage Sector Operating Goals
- →Oversee IPRS (Intranet Program Review System) reporting on program performance, provide supporting data, and report on related corrective actions for SDS programs
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor’s or higher degree with 8 years of program management experience or Masters degree and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years in lieu of degree
- Experience in program execution, earned value management, change management, risk management, and stakeholder management
- Experience managing projects / programs across with different customers across multiple phases of the program life cycle
- Experience briefing executives and managing expectations
- ability to travel up to 25% per month.
- Must have an active a U.S. Government DoD security clearance and ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP)
- Experience as a program manager or IPT lead in a development program
- Strong execution track record as a PM
- Experience managing people
- Experience in start up or recovery situations that required review and enhancement of metrics, processes, ops tempo, and decision making tools/products
- Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 30 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 15, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
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- 10
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 14%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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