Manager Programs 3
United States-California-San DiegoPosted Jul 15, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsHybridManager Programs 3United States-California-San Diego No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10240539Northrop Grumman Aeronautics is currently seeking a motivated and execution-oriented Manager Programs 3 to join the RQ-4 Program Management Team. This position will support our Autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting Business Unit in the Global Surveillance Division. The RQ-4 and Targets Enterprise of programs includes the RQ-4 variants for the US Air Force (USAF), Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), Direct Commercial Sales variant for NATO, Foreign Military Sales variants for Japan and the Republic of Korea, and BQM-34 Firebee Targets.The position will be based in our Rancho Bernardo, CA office and may be able to accommodate a hybrid telework schedule.The primary objective of this role will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer communityEstablishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizationsLeading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectivesMeasuring and reporting program performanceDelivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholdersParticipating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of WorkIdentification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirementsEstablishment and management of the program and subordinate baselinesDevelopment and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and toolsIdentifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planningManaging Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standardsEnsuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activitiesDevelopment and adherence to master plans and schedulesConducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realizationWe offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a diverse team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow and become even better at what we do.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...