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Program Manager 2 - ESPAStar Product Line

Northrop GrummanGilbert, AZFull-time$139,100.00 - $208,700.00

This position serves as the primary program execution lead for ESPAStar within Northrop Grumman’s Space Superiority Division. The manager oversees planning, budgets, schedules, performance tracking, risks, and delivery of technology demonstration initiatives while coordinating teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, and business functions. Success requires familiarity with spacecraft, payloads, launch integration, mission operations, or related aerospace systems, along with the ability to work across classified and unclassified settings. The role suits an experienced aerospace or government-contract program leader who can influence in a matrixed organization, communicate with varied stakeholders, and improve processes. Experience with agile development, performance management methods, or affordability initiatives is advantageous.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years, or master’s degree with 6 years, supporting U.S. Government contracts and customersActive/current Top Secret/SCI clearanceAt least 5 years in aerospace engineering, project management, or program managementExperience managing budgets, schedules, technical objectives, and project performanceKnowledge of spacecraft or complex space-system architectures and trade studiesExperience leading cross-functional teams and communicating program status to leadership
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