Program Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Manage a subset of programs within the F-35 Fleet Readiness & Sustainment Operating Unit through proposal development, negotiation, startup, execution, and contract closeout .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $158,000 - $289,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, including profit and loss responsibility, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in Earned Value Management and maintaining compliance with contractual and technical requirements.

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Program ManagementProfit & Loss ResponsibilityEarned Value ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipSupplier Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementRisk ManagementEarned Value ManagementCost ManagementSchedule ManagementTechnical Performance ManagementContract CloseoutProposal DevelopmentIssue ResolutionFinancial Performance Targets

Soft Skills

Customer Interface ManagementMentoringNegotiationExpectation ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

F-35 ProgramDoD Sustainment ProgramsMRO&U OperationsAircraft MaintenanceLogisticsDepot ManagementSpares and Repairs ContractsTechnical Documentation GenerationField EngineeringSupplier/Subcontract Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a subset of programs within the F-35 Fleet Readiness & Sustainment Operating Unit through proposal development, negotiation, startup, execution, and contract closeout
Hold responsibility for profit and loss (P&L)
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance
Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, plans and schedules, production, quality, and supply chain
Manage supplier performance to meet program and customer objectives
Measure and report program performance, including risks, opportunities, and compliance with contractual and technical requirements
Serve as primary customer interface, managing expectations, priorities, and issue resolution
Balance contractual requirements with operational execution constraints
Proactively manage risk and opportunity
Help develop and mentor junior program managers across the business unit
Manage internal and external suppliers providing spares and repairs for the F-35 scope to ensure fleet readiness

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
Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience, or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years of related experience
Related professional and/or military experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
Profit & loss responsibility with demonstrated ability to achieve financial performance targets
Experience using Earned Value Management
Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and required program access(es) within a reasonable period of time
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
Preferred: Experience on the F-35 program
Preferred: Experience supporting DoD sustainment programs or contracts
Preferred: Experience interfacing with external customers
Preferred: Experience supporting MRO&U operations for aircraft in flightline, field-level, or depot maintenance / mod environments
Preferred: Experience with aircraft technical documentation generation, field engineering action requests, and engineering support for fielded aircraft
Preferred: Experience managing domestic and international suppliers / subcontracts
Preferred: Experience executing spares and repairs contracts
Preferred: Prior military experience, particularly F-35 experience in maintenance, logistics, depot management, and/or sustainment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Discretionary bonus eligibility
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
Overtime eligibility may be available, depending on the position
Shift differential may be available, depending on the position