Manager, Programs – Proposals

Northrop Grumman

Program Manager directing all phases of programs from inception through completion. Leading teams at Northrop Grumman to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

program managementproject managementcost managementschedule managementproposal preparationcontract negotiationfinancial managementstrategic planningcross-functional team leadershipproblem solving

Soft Skills

customer relationship managementteam leadershipcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillsnegotiationstrategic thinkingadaptabilitydecision makinginterpersonal skills

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

U.S. Government contractsIntegrated Program Teams (IPT)business plansoperating budgetsfinancial termscontract changesprogram performanceproject leadcost account managerlong term strategic planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion
Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs
Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
Acts as primary customer contact for program activities
Identifies program problems and obtains solutions
Directs the work of employees assigned to the program
Cultivates customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities
Develops new business opportunities through long term strategic planning
Leads and directs cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years, or master’s and 6+ years’ of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business