Manager Programs 3 - Digital Engineering Ecosystem

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Programs 3 - Digital Engineering Ecosystem to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals driving high quality program execution through their direct support and performance as a deputy IPT lead of the Digital Engineering Ecosystem (DEE) team. This position is located on-site in Melbourne, FL . Due to the nature of the role, an on-site presence is required and cannot be performed remotely. The position will follow our 9/80 schedule and allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The candidate’s primary responsibilities will be managing execution of the program and supply chain efforts to ensure that contractual, technical, affordability, and schedule requirements are met. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. The candidate is expected to be a highly motivated, resourceful, self-starter able to work collaboratively with internal program teams, external customers and suppliers in high-tempo environments. They should be comfortable with applying analytical reasoning skills, managing change and impacts to change, identifying continuous improvement and efficiency opportunities and possess solid organizational abilities. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community. Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans. Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations. Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives. Measuring and reporting program performance. Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders. Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions. Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Creation, review, and finalization of the program Statement of Work. Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements. Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning Establish milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications Development and adherence to master plans and schedules. Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines. Develop and ensure adherence to budget baselines including conduct of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools, when required Act as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract Ensure adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE,CFE,etc.). Managing suppliers to meet program objectives. Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards. Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization. Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities Develop and maintain strong relationships with teaming partners and industry associations to help drive partnerships Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interact with the customer, program management, business unit and supply base executives and functional management Lead with thought leadership emphasis in the development and execution of franchise and individual program strategies 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. Basic Qualifications: Bachelors 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 3 years’ experience in Project Management or Program Management related role Prior CAM experience Experience With Digital Tools to manage cost, schedule, staffing Experience with MBSE, DevOps, Manufacturing Digital Tools Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company Preferred Qualifications: Active DoD Top Secret security clearance Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools (Confluence, JIRA) Agile Task Management Experience (Kanban, Sprint) Value Stream Improvement Experience Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships Demonstrated collaboration, communication, and team building skills AS-FA3 Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00 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.

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