Manager Engineering Program Execution 3

United States-Maryland-Sykesville
Full-time
$167,500.00 - $251,300.00
Posted Nov 12, 2026

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Skills

Root Cause Analysis
Supply Chain

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager Engineering Program Execution at our Sykesville, MD location within Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems. You will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of the Sykesville Engineering Organization in the Power / Control Systems Operating Unit.

Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability Division , Engineering and Sciences is seeking this Manager Engineering Program Execution to lead a team of qualified and diverse individuals in program execution across the Power / Control Systems Operating Unit portfolio. This position will be located in Sykesville, MD and is a full-time on-site position.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The individual will be the direct liaison to the Advanced Power / Control Systems Director within the Naval and Oceanic Systems Business Unit and will lead a newly homeroomed team of Chief Engineers and Engineering Program Managers. Selected candidate will oversee end to end program execution across multiple programs. They will work closely with Engineering Discipline leadership and Program Management, while also partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance to meet key program milestones. This role will report to the Engineering Lead for the Power/Control Systems OU and is accountable for technical performance, staffing, root cause analysis, engineering metrics, process rigor, proposal support, C101 sign off, and the development of CEACs for all programs within their respective portfolio.

•Oversee engineering execution across the Advanced Power/Controls portfolio as the lead for all execution activities including NCTA.

•Lead a cross-functional engineering leadership team during proposal, design, build, and delivery phases of portfolio.

•Maintain an awareness of engineering challenges across multiple programs and ensure robust risk mitigation plans are in place.

•Provide technical leadership by ensuring the delivery of engineering commitments related to cost, schedule, and technical quality.

•Institute performance reviews, proactive issue tracking, and standardized processes to ensure consistent engineering excellence within the department.

•Develop and execute to project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts

•Regularly interface with Engineering Discipline Sections (HW, SW, SEIT) to secure team staffing.

•Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned.

•Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments and collaborative/team settings.

•Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing

•Support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and IRAD/Capital project leadership.

This position is contingent upon candidate meeting customer CUI security verification to start

Basic Qualifications:

•Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 8 years of experience or a PhD with 6 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields.

•Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance.

•Progressive engineering experience in the aerospace, defense, or related high technology sectors.

•Experience directing multi–function engineering teams to achieve common goals, including planning, risk management, and project performance.

•Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and complex technical programs.

•Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields.

•Active U.S Government Secret Clearance or higher.

•Experience as a Lead (e.g. Chief Engineer, SEIT Lead, EPM, IPT Lead) or Program Manager in a multi-disciplinary engineering team environment.

•Experience with staffing, metrics, engineering processes and tools.

•Proven engineering program management experience leading complex, multi disciplinary projects from concept through delivery in fast paced environments.

•Experience in development and production of complex Power Electronics systems

Primary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $251,300.00

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.