Deputy Program Manager

United States-California-Redondo Beach
Full-time
$193,000.00 - $289,600.00
Posted Nov 11, 2026

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Skills

Leadership
Negotiation
Project Management
Supply Chain
Systems Engineering

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

*This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

We are seeking a Manager Systems Engineering 3 to serve as a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to join our multidisciplinary team of dedicated, diverse professionals supporting the a space systems program located in Redondo Beach, CA.

As the selected Deputy PM, you will partner with the PM Director to provide the programmatic, technical and people leadership necessary to support complex ground command and control capabilities at globally distributed operation sites.

The program provides factory based Tier 3/4 operations, maintenance, and sustainment activities across multiple baselines and deployed locations for a customer. This includes operations engineering, software, hardware, system engineering, computer security, and infrastructure support to systems deployed to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The program is connected to the Space Systems Sector and supports significant development contracts. More specifically, the team is comprised of professionals with consolidated units supporting System Engineering, Hardware, and Software Development.

As DPM, you’ll report programmatically to the Program Director in leading overall program execution. You will also serve as co-leader for ~150 team members who execute the program’s scope. Since the specific scope of the program evolves and changes with time depending on customer requirements, you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate flexible and dynamic leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

•Partner with the PM and the greater organization in building and sustaining an effective and engaged team in a complex and dynamic environment.

•Leverage NG’s mission, architecture, and software development expertise to provide forward-thinking solutions that conform to customer constraints (funding, capabilities of related systems, etc.)

•Ensure program priorities align with customer expectations, are understood by the team, and reflected in applied resources

•Drive innovation to help the team establish and achieve challenging objectives for modernization, resilience, automation, and affordability

•Support the PM in developing/conducting program review sessions briefing the customer and/or NG leadership

•Support the PM to manage cost, schedule and technical performance across complex projects, dynamic priorities, multiple baselines, and operational locations

•Advance program and NG strategic objectives by building and maintaining trusted relationships with customers and other stakeholders and by engaging in internal and customer forums related to the program’s roles in the broader end-to-end Enterprise

•Ensure team readiness to respond to system issues and provide support to occasional planned and unplanned 24/7 events

•Ensure effective identification and management of issues, risks, and opportunities

•Direct large and small subcontractors and suppliers

•Support the preparation and approval of proposals, ROMs, ECPs, specifications, and operating budgets

•Effectively coordinate and collaborate with functional and P&L leadership across NGC to ensure required staffing, processes and infrastructure are available to efficiently execute the contract

•Effective communication to Functional leadership on staffing profiles, mentorship, and development

•Act for the PM when they are unavailable or as designated via their Delegation of Authority

Basic Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six years of experience in program/project management with prior experience in software development, integration, and test, and/or system deployments supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers

•Demonstrated ability to create trusted customer relationships

•Leadership experience building effective and engaged multi-discipline teams

•Ability to lead complex and geographically disperse program teams comprised of engineering, business, contracts, law, supply chain, and mission/quality assurance

•Excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative management style, and an inherent drive to deliver on commitments

•Proven ability to effectively work across multiple organizations to form teams, gain internal support, act with speed, and make tough decisions

•Excellent verbal and written communications skills

•Excellent conflict management and negotiation skills

•Familiarity with and willingness to work in a secure environment

•Ability to conduct occasional domestic and international travel

•Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university

•Five years of experience leading programs and/or teams on contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

•Command and control experience in defense industry

•Demonstrated depth of experience in System Engineering and/or Software Development

•Knowledge and familiarity with the Mission 1 customer and business area

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space .

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

•Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

•401k

•Educational Assistance

•Life Insurance

•Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

•Paid Time Off

•Health & Wellness Resources

•Employee Discounts

•Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.