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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Program Manager Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Program Manager Director, you need expertise in project management, strategic planning, and budget oversight, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree and significant leadership experience. Familiarity with project management tools (like Microsoft Project or Asana), data analytics platforms, and certifications such as PMP or PgMP are typically expected. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart in this role. These capabilities are crucial for aligning teams, ensuring project delivery, and achieving organizational goals across multiple initiatives.

How does a Program Manager Director typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure program success?

A Program Manager Director plays a key role in aligning multiple teams—such as engineering, marketing, finance, and operations—toward shared program goals. They facilitate regular communication, set clear expectations, and resolve interdepartmental challenges by acting as a central point of contact. This role often involves leading strategic planning sessions, tracking progress, and ensuring that all teams are aware of timelines and deliverables. Effective collaboration is crucial for managing dependencies and driving overall program success.

What is a Program Manager Director?

A Program Manager Director is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple related projects within an organization. They develop program strategies, coordinate project managers, and ensure that all projects align with the company's overall goals and objectives. This role involves resource allocation, stakeholder communication, risk management, and ensuring that programs are delivered on time and within budget. Program Manager Directors often work closely with executive leadership and may supervise program managers and other staff.
What are the most commonly searched types of Program Manager jobs in Utah? The most popular types of Program Manager jobs in Utah are:
Infographic showing various Program Manager Director job openings in Utah as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.
Program Manager 1 - Hypersonics

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 349 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

109th of 527 rated manufacturers


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems' Strategic Systems Programs Operating Unit is currently seeking a Program Manager 1 for the CPS program. This position is located on-site in Promontory, Utah.

Overview

The selected candidate will serve as a key member of the evolving Hypersonics portfolio. The candidate selected will be involved in program execution, cost, schedule, staffing, team building, customer satisfaction, ensuring compliance with organizational processes and procedures, maintaining relationships with and providing status to program leadership and customers. The individual will lead a matrixed-functional team aligned to common program performance goals from inception of an idea through program completion.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a program manager, the primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and schedule, while achieving all technical objectives and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

The candidate must be able to effectively communicate complex concepts, have a successful track of communicating regularly with senior NG executives, and possess interpersonal team building skills.

  • Interface directly with the Customer, Business Management, Contracts, Engineering, and other functional/support teams in support of program objectives, technical integrity, customer expectations, and schedule

  • Develop and implement team structures, organizational framework, and processes to optimize productivity and foster a high-performing, cohesive, and collaborative team environment

  • Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans

  • Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning

  • Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards

  • Manage proposals, negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions

  • Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community

  • Establish a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations

  • Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, and integration and test

  • Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management

  • Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives

  • Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and implements changes through a control board

  • Measure and report program performance to internal and external customers

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years' experience supporting U.S. government contracts or programs; OR 3 years' experience with a Master's degree

  • Experience developing professional written communications for executive, customer, or technical audiences with a focus on supporting program cost, schedule, technical, and risk discussions

  • Ability to interpret and communicate program performance information related to cost, schedule, technical, execution and program risk

  • Balanced skillset of interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities

  • Effective collaboration skills to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Strong organizational skills in both independent and team environments

  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) with proven experience in developing and briefing presentations to senior level executives

  • Ability to adjust communication to an audience (from manufacturing technician up through customer and executive management)

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint

  • US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and/or Control Account Management experience

  • Experience in manufacturing and/or production program execution

  • PMP Certification

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00The 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