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Program Manager 3 - Operations & Integration
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is currently seeking a Program Manager 3 – Operations & Integration to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership role is intended to be in Rancho Bernardo, CA . Consideration may be made for Palmdale, CA or El Segundo CA . This role will report directly to the Operating Unit (OU) Director and act as Chief of Staff for the OU. The ideal candidate thrives on shaping and developing high-value strategy and execution of multiple projects for a complex program, orchestrating proposal activities to achieve organization goals that align with customer’s strategic objectives while ensuring successful program execution. The position requires a solution-based mindset and the demonstrated ability to develop practical execution plans in a dynamic and complex environment. The selected candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of solving complex problems through systematic and objective evaluation of information and data resulting in effective communication, collaboration, and implementation of a strong operational foundation with a diverse set of internal and external customers and suppliers. This position requires a candidate with strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to lead in an environment of continuous change. This position requires the ability to report out at the Executive level, including status, planning, and execution. Collaboration with programs and functional leaders to develop and nurture a highly competent and engaged team that delivers on commitments and embodies “best culture” is essential. The successful candidate in this role will be interested/energized by and able to: • Drive operating rhythms and cadences across the OU, including weekly status reports, executive‑ready communications, and timely follow‑up on actions. • Plan and facilitate effective staff meetings with focused agendas, calendar reviews, task and risk tracking, and appropriate analytics to support decision‑making. • Engage with employees and leaders at all levels, from individual contributors to executive leadership, to understand requirements and expectations and help foster a positive, retentive team culture. • Manage execution across the team, including calendar integration, task tracking, customer engagement coordination, and internal deliverables, ensuring commitments are clear and met. • Serve as the focal point for communication, planning, and collaboration for internal logistics and integrator activities within the OU. • Lead regular team and cross‑functional forums to surface issues and concerns, drive alignment, and ensure timely resolution of actions. • Improve operational efficiency of systems, processes, and practices in support of the OU’s mission, identifying bottlenecks and driving continuou