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What is an EPM engineering program manager?

Engineering Program Managers (EPMs) are professionals responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing engineering projects from inception to completion. They bridge the gap between engineering teams and other departments, ensuring that project goals, timelines, and budgets are met. EPMs manage resources, track progress, identify risks, and facilitate communication to keep projects on schedule. Their role is crucial in ensuring that complex engineering initiatives are successfully delivered according to company objectives.

How does an EPM engineering program manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during the development cycle?

As an EPM Engineering Program Manager, you will work closely with engineering, product management, design, and operations teams to ensure projects stay on track and meet milestones. You'll facilitate regular meetings, coordinate deliverables, and resolve roadblocks by fostering clear communication among stakeholders. This role often requires balancing technical requirements with business priorities and adapting to shifting project scopes, making strong collaboration and organizational skills essential for success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EPM engineering program manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an EPM Engineering Program Manager, you need strong project management expertise, a background in engineering or technical fields, and experience with cross-functional team leadership. Familiarity with project management tools (like Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project), Agile or Scrum methodologies, and relevant certifications such as PMP or Agile certifications is highly valuable. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills help you build consensus, navigate ambiguity, and drive project success. These skills ensure complex engineering projects are delivered on time, within scope, and align with organizational goals.

What is the difference between Epm Engineering Program Manager vs Epm Engineering Project Manager?

AspectEpm Engineering Program ManagerEpm Engineering Project Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple related projects, aligns them with strategic goals, manages cross-project dependenciesManages individual projects, ensuring specific deliverables are met on time and within scope
FocusStrategic coordination and program-level outcomesProject execution and operational details
CertificationsTypically PMP, PgMP, or similarOften PMP or equivalent
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with senior management, stakeholders, and multiple teamsWorks closely with project teams, vendors, and clients

While both roles require strong project management skills and certifications like PMP, the Epm Engineering Program Manager focuses on coordinating multiple projects to achieve strategic objectives, whereas the Epm Engineering Project Manager concentrates on the successful delivery of individual projects.

Infographic showing various Epm Engineering Program Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Engineering Program Manager Level 3

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees
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$114K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

The Engineering Program Manager (EPM) is responsible for leading end-to-end engineering execution across the full program lifecycle. The EPM ensures the integrated engineering team delivers on cost, schedule, and technical performance. This role works in close partnership with the Program Manager and Chief Engineer to drive program success and meet commitments. EPMs are essential to strengthening how we execute-bringing consistency, rigor, and visibility across all engineering efforts on a program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering execution across the entire program lifecycle (capture through delivery)
  • Drive cost, schedule, and technical performance with disciplined execution
  • Integrate across all engineering functions and partner organizations (GSC, MFG, MA) to ensure cohesive program alignment
  • Enable data-informed decisions using program metrics and performance indicators
  • Ensure adherence and appropriate rigor to all engineering processes
  • Partner with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to align technical scope, staffing, and execution plans
  • Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks and issues early
  • Drive milestone reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) with clear entry/exit criteria and readiness

This position will be full-time, on-site at our Sunnyvale, CA location.

Basic Qualifications for Engineering Program Manager:

  • BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics or other STEM field with 5+ years of related experience, MS degree in STEM field with 3+ years of related experience, or PhD in STEM field with 1+ years of related experience
  • 5+ years of related engineering experience working in an engineering organization at a defense contractor during EMD and/or LRIP phases
  • Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass hardware, software, and firmware
  • Experience in development and Earned Value Management (EVM) of cost accounts and schedules
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for Engineering Program Manager:

  • Experience using metrics to drive decisions and program outcomes
  • Demonstrated strongwritten and verbalcommunication skillsincluding presentationexperiencebriefing senior levels of leadership, both internal and external
  • 5+ years engineering experience, including 2+ years leadingmulti disciplineengineeringteams
  • Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from proposal / requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding of systems
  • Experience decomposing requirements for DoD-based platforms or systems
  • Demonstrated expertise in SysML modeling and MBSE tools (e.g., IBMRationalDOORS, EnterpriseArchitect, Cameo). Ability to develop and maintain system models, traceability matrices, and verification crossreference artifacts
  • Strong understanding of engineering execution across the full program lifecycle (beyond task tracking or a single discipline)
  • Proven ability to collaborate across functions, sites, and stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Northrop Grumman processes and operating procedures
  • CAM certification with experience in ETCs and CEACs (or demonstrated experience performing CAM responsibilities)
  • Demonstrated success guiding teams through proposalsand Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation,programplanning includingstart-up,Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs),milestoneorgatereviewsandthrough allexecution phases
  • Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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