Munitions Program Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems

is looking for a

Munitions Program Manager

to

lead a high

visibility, technology

critical p

rogram

where technical excellence meets people

focused leadership. Your ability to build trust

, b

oth with customers and internal teams

,

will directly shape the future of our

munitions

capabilities. If you thrive on delivering results while fostering collaborative,

high

performing

teams, we want to hear from you

.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the

Plymouth, MN

location.No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have

the ability to obtain

a

US Government Secret security clearance

.

The

Munitions

will

be responsible for

delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to develop further opportunities.

This role requires deep technical

expertise

in munitions, proven program management acumen, and the ability to

operate

within a secure, classified environment.

Success hinges on building deep, trusted relationships with customers, nurturing high

performing

cross

functional

teams, and unlocking new business opportunities. Reporting to the Program Director, you will guide multiple programs across the business

unit pipeline from proposal through close

out.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

:

Customer Partnership

• Establish and sustain trusted, “

  customer

  intimate

  ” relationships that uncover future opportunities. 

• Lead negotiations, contract changes, and

  scope

  control

  board actions while preserving strong rapport.

Business Development

• Drive

  long

  term

  strategic and capture planning. 

• Shape proposals, business cases, and capture plans that win new work.

Program Organization 

• Build and align Integrated Program Teams (IPT) with the right internal and external partners. 

• Define clear program structures, roles, and responsibilities.

Execution & Control 

• Own cost, schedule, and technical performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) or equivalent tools. 

• Set, track, and report critical performance metrics and baseline schedules. 

• Manage budgets, resources, and workforce planning.

Communication & Stakeholder Management 

• Produce compelling briefings and presentations for customers, senior leadership, and joint

  review boards. 

• Maintain a disciplined

  information

  flow

  process—collect, store, share, and retrieve program data efficiently.

Risk & Opportunity Management 

• Lead systematic risk identification, mitigation, and exploitation throughout the lifecycle. 

• Maintain a transparent risk register and communicate impacts promptly.

Technical Leadership 

• Oversee design concepts, engineering integration, test, and production processes. 

• Author, review, and finalize the Program Statement of Work and requirement packages.

Supplier & Quality Management 

• Partner with vendors to guarantee quality, schedule, and cost targets. 

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and contractual terms.

D

ESIRED

P

EOPLE SKILLS:

• Exceptional Interpersonal Ability

  – Inspire, coach, and manage daily team activities; convey status, risks, and escalations clearly to leadership. 

• Collaborative Negotiator

  – Resolve conflicts and negotiate outcomes that preserve relationships across peers, management, and customers. 

• Stakeholder Communicator

  – Design and run structured communication plans that keep all parties aligned and informed. 

• Proactive Problem Solver

  – Anticipate issues, lead

  root

  cause

  analysis, and drive

  timely

  resolutions across all program levels. 

• Winning Proposal Champion

  – Lead proposal teams, craft strategy, incorporate review feedback, and shepherd oral and written responses to success.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field

  with

  8

  +

   years

  ofexperience

  supporting U.S. Government contracts or comparable project

  management roles

  ;

  or

  a

  Master’s degree 

  with

   6

  +

   years

  of

  likewise

  experience 

• E

  xperience as

  a

  P

  roject

  L

  ead, IPT

  L

  ead, or

  C

  ost

  A

  ccount

  M

  anager

  delivering cost, schedule, and performance

  results

  with teams of

  5

  + p

  ersonnel.

• Proficiency with MS Project, SAP/ERP, and Earned Value Management tools

• Strong communication and people centric leadership skills 

• A

  bility to obtain a

  US Government

  Secret

  security clearance

P

REFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Science, Engineering, or Business. 

• K

  nowledge of

  fuze

  types (proximity, impact, time, programmable), warhead design (

  high

  explosive

  , shaped charge, kinetic), safety & arming devices, and test

  range operations

• Experience in aerospace/defense, DoD, or NASA programs. 

• PMP® certification. 

• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies. 

• Active security clearance.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.