Program Manager 2 - D5 Modernization

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. Northrop Grumman Corporation is currently seeking a Manager, Program 2 for the D5 Modernization Effort under Fleet Ballistic Missiles within the Propulsion Systems business unit. The position will be located on-site at our Bacchus (Magna), Utah facility. Overview The Program Manager 2 directs all program phases from inception through completion, taking full accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance. They will lead cross-functional teams across technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas while establishing critical milestones and driving proactive problem-solving to maintain master schedule adherence. Serving as the primary customer interface, you will facilitate key program reviews and play an active role in contract negotiations. Additionally, this position orchestrates vital planning activities, including the preparation of proposals, business plans, statement of work (SOW) specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms. Role and Responsibilities: • Drive Day-to-Day Execution : Direct all program phases from inception through completion for D5 Modernization efforts at Bacchus (Loaded Motor, RMA), maintaining full accountability for safety, cost, schedule, and technical performance. • Lead Process & Tooling Upgrades : Spearhead manufacturing process optimizations, tooling enhancements, equipment replacements, and their subsequent operational qualifications. • Advance Digital Transformation : Direct the digitization of data, analytical tools, and production processes to improve system metrics and efficiency. • Control Budget & Schedule : Serve as the site Control Account Manager (CAM) utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking to maintain cost baselines and aggressively prevent scope creep. • Provide Hands-On Leadership : Maintain deep technical understanding of site-specific work, holding cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and administrative teams accountable while removing operational roadblocks. • Forge Strategic Relationships : Act as the primary interface to cultivate close working partnerships with engineering, operations, suppliers, and resident Lockheed Martin and Navy customers. • Plan Future Capabilities : Coordinate closely with site facilities and CapEx teams to identify, estimate, and scope long-term facility infrastructure needs and improvements. • Secure Future Business : Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end preparation of proposals, business plans, work statements, operating budgets, and financial contract terms for future program growth. • Synchronize Program Goals : Partner with cross-functional team Program Managers to align resource allocation, prioritize master milestones, and focus effort on broader modernization objectives. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree with Engineering or Business/Finance pr