Program Manager Contract Jobs in Maple Grove, MN

Northrop Grumman Defense Systemsis looking for aMunitions Program Manager 3tolead a highvisibility, technologycritical programwhere technical excellence meets peoplefocused leadership. Your ability to build trust, both with customers and internal teams,will directly shape the future of ourmunitionscapabilities. If you thrive on delivering results while fostering collaborative,highperformingteams, we want to hear from you.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site in thePlymouth, MNlocation.No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must havethe ability to obtainaUS Government Secret security clearance.

TheMunitionsProgram Manager3willbe responsible fordelivery 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 technicalexpertisein munitions, proven program management acumen, and the ability tooperatewithin a secure, classified environment.Success hinges on building deep, trusted relationships with customers, nurturing highperformingcrossfunctionalteams, and unlocking new business opportunities. Reporting to the Program Director, you will guide multiple programs across the businessunit pipeline from proposal through closeout.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Partnership

• Establish and sustain trusted, "customerintimate" relationships that uncover future opportunities.

• Lead negotiations, contract changes, andscopecontrolboard actions while preserving strong rapport.

Business Development

• Drivelongtermstrategic 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 disciplinedinformationflowprocess-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.

DESIREDPEOPLE 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, leadrootcauseanalysis, and drivetimelyresolutions 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 fieldwith10+yearsofexperiencesupporting U.S. Government contracts or comparable projectmanagement roles;oraMaster's degreewith8+yearsoflikewiseexperience

• Experience asaProjectLead, IPTLead, orCostAccountManagerdelivering cost, schedule, and performanceresultswith teams of5+ personnel.

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

• Strong communication and people centric leadership skills

• Ability to obtain aUS GovernmentSecretsecurity clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Science, Engineering, or Business.

• Knowledge offuzetypes (proximity, impact, time, programmable), warhead design (highexplosive, shaped charge, kinetic), safety & arming devices, and testrange operations

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

• PMP certification.

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

• Active security clearance.