Hiring: Manager Programs 3 Company: Northrop Grumman Location: Baltimore, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:58:21 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Program Management, SAP, Secret Clearance About the job Experience: •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. Required Skills: •Northrop Grumman’s Mission System (NGMS) •Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 3 to support the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division’s Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit (OU) onsite in Linthicum, MD •Directs and owns all phases of programs from inception through completion, executing assigned programs in coordination with project engineers, operations, contracts, and financial personnel in project execution •Lead and oversee the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs, including periodic estimates at completion (EACs) •Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program gate review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance •Develop and adhere to the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) •Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) •Effectively communicate progress to customers, senior leadership and companywide audiences Qualifications: •Demonstrated experience leading technical projects while ensuring all deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and compliant to all requirements •Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills •Prior Project or Program Management experience, ideally supporting DoD Cost-Plus and Fixed-Price contracts •This position requires a current/active DOD Secret Clearance to be considered. •Familiarization with processes and procedures for operating in a SAP environment •Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) •Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time as required by business needs. •Prior experience cultivating and maintaining relationships with the customer. •Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management and individual contributors. •Familiarization with system security technology Compensation: •$184,300 - $276,500 / year •Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!