Program Manager 3 – Operations & Integration

Northrop Grumman

. Drive operating rhythms and cadences across the Operating Unit, including weekly status reports, executive-ready communications, and timely follow-up on actions .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $193,000 - $289,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project and program management, with a strong focus on risk management, operational efficiency, and strategic execution. Proficient in developing metrics and dashboards to support decision-making and enhance communication across teams.

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Project ManagementRisk ManagementEarned Value Management Techniques (EVMS)Control Account Management (CAM)Executive Level Presentation Preparation

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementIntegrated Master Schedules (IMS)Basis of Estimates (BOEs)Cost-Schedule-Risk Trade-Off ManagementTask TrackingData Collection and SynthesisDigital TransformationOperational Efficiency ImprovementCalendar IntegrationCustomer Engagement Coordination

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam Culture FosteringCollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Government Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoD Program ManagementProfit & Loss (P&L) ManagementCapture EffortsEngineering ManagementGovernment Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive operating rhythms and cadences across the Operating Unit, including weekly status reports, executive-ready communications, and timely follow-up on actions
Plan and facilitate staff meetings with focused agendas, calendar reviews, task and risk tracking, and analytics to support decision-making
Engage with employees and leaders at all levels to understand requirements and expectations and foster a positive, retentive team culture
Manage execution across the team, including calendar integration, task tracking, customer engagement coordination, and internal deliverables
Serve as the focal point for communication, planning, and collaboration for internal logistics and integrator activities within the Operating Unit
Lead team and cross-functional forums to surface issues, drive alignment, and ensure timely resolution of actions
Improve operational efficiency of systems, processes, and practices by identifying bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement
Oversee execution of strategic projects and deliverables, establish partnerships, develop program plans, and drive accountability
Integrate metrics and develop/refine dashboards, leveraging digital transformation opportunities
Prepare Operating Unit leadership for meetings and events, including agenda review, data collection and synthesis, pre-briefs, and read-ahead materials
Report directly to the Operating Unit Director and act as Chief of Staff for the Operating Unit

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years of related experience, or Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience, or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years of related experience
Related experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
Experience with Earned Value Management Techniques (EVMS) / Control Account Management (CAM), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and cost-schedule-risk trade-off management
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
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time
Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance preferred
Active USG Top Secret SCI clearance preferred
Experience with Executive Level presentation preparation preferred
STEM degree preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred
2 years’ experience in profit & loss (P&L) program management on a DoD program preferred
Proposal and customer management experience preferred
4 or more years of experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available depending on position
Shift differential may be available depending on position
Discretionary bonus
Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business