Electronic Warfare Portfolio Program Manager 3
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Florida-Melbourne
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
Skills
About this role
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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector is currently hiring an Electronic Warfare Portfolio Program Manager 3 to join our team of qualified individuals driving successful program execution. The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of program leadership, technical development, supplier management, integration, test, and sustainment activities for a portfolio of Electronic Warfare Subsystems. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. The candidate is expected to be a highly motivated, resourceful, self-starter able to work collaboratively with internal program teams, external customers and suppliers in a high-tempo environment. They should be comfortable with applying critical thinking to challenging technical problems, managing risks and opportunities, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The position will support strategy and execution across the Mission Systems IPT and work in close partnership with other program IPTs, engineering, supply chain, and key functional stakeholders. The selected candidate should thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative, and team settings across all levels, including executive leadership. This role is located in Melbourne, FL . Due to the nature of the role, an on-site presence is required and cannot be performed remotely . Key Responsibilities include: Establishing and growing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations. Responsible for cost, schedule, technical, and risk management of subsystem programs with a focus on program planning, Earned Value Management, risk, opportunity, and affordability Management. Execution of EW portfolio statement of work within established budgets, schedule, and cost performance measures to achieve the program objectives. Leadership of NG Digital Engineering Ecosystem Transformation vision within the program IPT. Identify potential risks and opportunities and take proactive action to resolve issues affecting cost, schedule, and technical performance. Develop and ensure adherence to budget baselines including conduct of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and reporting of program performance metrics. Establish milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications Leadership of Supplier Management Team (SMT) to include strategy, development of procurement packages, negotiation, and execution of a portfolio of supplier procurement contracts. Communicate program vision across the team to ensure outstanding tactical and operational execution of the program. Participating in the