Munitions Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is looking for a Munitions Program Manager 2 to lead a high visibility, technology critical program where technical excellence meets people focused leadership. Your ability to build trust, both with customers and internal teams, will directly shape the future of our munitions capabilities. If you thrive on delivering results while fostering collaborative, high performing teams, we want to hear from you. 

This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Plymouth, MN location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance. 

The Munitions Program Manager 2 will be responsible for delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to develop further opportunities. This role requires deep technical expertise in munitions, proven program management acumen, and the ability to operate within a secure, classified environment. Success hinges on building deep, trusted relationships with customers, nurturing high performing cross functional teams, and unlocking new business opportunities. Reporting to the Program Director, you will guide multiple programs across the business unit pipeline from proposal through close out. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Customer Partnership  

• Establish and sustain trusted, “customer intimate” relationships that uncover future opportunities.  

• Lead negotiations, contract changes, and scope control board actions while preserving strong rapport. 

Business Development  

• Drive long term strategic and capture planning.  

• Shape proposals, business cases, and capture plans that win new work. 

Program Organization  

• Build and align Integrated Program Teams (IPT) with the right internal and external partners.  

• Define clear program structures, roles, and responsibilities. 

Execution & Control  

• Own cost, schedule, and technical performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) or equivalent tools.  

• Set, track, and report critical performance metrics and baseline schedules.  

• Manage budgets, resources, and workforce planning. 

Communication & Stakeholder Management  

• Produce compelling briefings and presentations for customers, senior leadership, and jointreview boards.  

• Maintain a disciplined information flow process—collect, store, share, and retrieve program data efficiently. 

Risk & Opportunity Management  

• Lead systematic risk identification, mitigation, and exploitation throughout the lifecycle.  

• Maintain a transparent risk register and communicate impacts promptly. 

Technical Leadership  

• Oversee design concepts, engineering integration, test, and production processes.  

• Author, review, and finalize the Program Statement of Work and requirement packages. 

Supplier & Quality Management  

• Partner with vendors to guarantee quality, schedule, and cost targets.  

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and contractual terms. 

DESIRED PEOPLE SKILLS: 

• Exceptional Interpersonal Ability – Inspire, coach, and manage daily team activities; convey status, risks, and escalations clearly to leadership.  

• Collaborative Negotiator – Resolve conflicts and negotiate outcomes that preserve relationships across peers, management, and customers.  

• Stakeholder Communicator – Design and run structured communication plans that keep all parties aligned and informed.  

• Proactive Problem Solver – Anticipate issues, lead root cause analysis, and drive timely resolutions across all program levels.  

• Winning Proposal Champion – Lead proposal teams, craft strategy, incorporate review feedback, and shepherd oral and written responses to success. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field with 8+ years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or comparable project management roles; or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of likewise experience  

• Experience as a Project Lead, IPT Lead, or Cost Account Manager delivering cost, schedule, and performance results with teams of 5+ personnel. 

• Proficiency with MS Project, SAP/ERP, and Earned Value Management tools 

• Strong communication and people centric leadership skills  

• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Degree in Science, Engineering, or Business.  

• Knowledge of fuze types (proximity, impact, time, programmable), warhead design (high explosive, shaped charge, kinetic), safety & arming devices, and test range operations 

• Experience in aerospace/defense, DoD, or NASA programs.  

• PMP® certification.  

• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.  

• Active security clearance.