Program Manager 2 - Resiliency Technology & Products

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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. 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. We are seeking a  Manager Programs 2  to lead a complex, classified advanced technology program. This position will be located on-site at our Space Park Campus in Redondo Beach, CA. The selected individual will serve as the primary program interface to internal and external stakeholders, driving execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance while maturing technology solutions for critical missions. Roles and Responsibilities • Serve as  program leader  for a classified, advanced technology program delivering operational flight hardware on an aggressive timeline. • Lead  program planning and execution , including baseline development, integrated master schedule (IMS), staffing plans, and risk/opportunity management. • Own  cost, schedule, and technical performance , ensuring programs meet contractual commitments and internal targets. • Integrate cross‑functional teams (engineering, operations, supply chain, business management, security) to deliver on program objectives. • Interface with  U.S. Government customers and prime contractors  to define scope, negotiate changes, present status, and resolve issues. • Apply disciplined  program management processes , including earned value management (EVM), risk and opportunity management, configuration control, and change management. • Prepare and deliver  executive-level briefings  on program health, major risks, and strategic opportunities. • Support  new business activities , including capture strategy and proposal leadership for potential follow-on activities. • Foster a  strong safety, security, and compliance culture , ensuring adherence to all classified program requirements and company standards. • Coach, develop, and performance-manage a small team of program and/or project managers and integrated product team (IPT) leads. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in  engineering, physics, or a related STEM field  and  8+ years  of relevant experience;  6+ years  with a Master’s degree. • 2+ years  of technical leadership experience on R&D programs, technology demonstrators, or advanced concept efforts in aerospace, defense, or related high‑technology industries. • Demonstrated experience leading  cross-functional teams  and managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. • Experience applying  Earned Value Management (EVM)  or equivalent cost/schedule performance management • Experience with  DoW or Intelligence Community customers  and associated program execution expectations. • Strong  communication and briefing skills , with experience presenting to senior leadership and/or customers. • Active  U.S. Government Top Secret cle