Manager Programs 3
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes,
25% 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics
Systems is seeking a Program Manager 3 within the Air Dominance
Division F-35 Business Unit. This leadership opportunity is located
inside the Lockheed Martin (LM) facility in Fort Worth, Texas .
This senior position leads the Post Delivery Support Program (PDSP)
team which facilitates the successful integration of the NGAS
produced Center Fuselage and related products into the build of the
F-35 at the Lockheed Martin facility in Ft. Worth, TX. The PDSP
team leader directs a small, diverse Engineering and Manufacturing
support team embedded inside the LM F-35 factory and serves as the
primary on-site customer point of contact and regular interface
with the customer at all levels of Production, Quality, and the
Program Office. Candidate will be responsible for management at the
Program Level. Works collaboratively with risk owners and
associated CAMs to meet risk mitigation and opportunity development
commitments, Executes a proactive risk identification process and
to understand and evaluate new affordability opportunities and
developments Ensure adherence/compliance of program process against
corporate and sector procedures Verify and support all aspects of
corporate, sector and DCMA audits on the risk, issues, and
opportunities process Primary responsibilities include: On-the-Jet
Manufacturing and Engineering Support - Covering the full assembly
and flight line; providing two-shift coverage M-F with on-call
weekend and holiday support. NGAS Defect Reduction – Escape
Identification and Eradication - Includes on-site Rework/Repair of
NGAS escaped defects and drives closed loop corrective action back
to the PAIC. General Support – Provides build expertise to the LM
assembly line, adjudicates LM Quality Assurance Records (QARs),
supports PRs/PAIRS/ AEAs, facilitates early cut-in of
manufacturing/ design change, and works hand in hand with LM
personnel at all levels. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of
related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8
years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related
experience as defined below Related experience includes
professional and/or military experience to include a background in
project management, program management, engineering, capture
efforts, and/or business management related functions Must have at
least 5 years in a leadership position and/or in developing teaming
relationships with the LM customer/ Defense Contract Management
Agency (DCMA)/ Joint Program Office (JPO) Must be able to travel
25% of the time as determined by the Company to meet its business
needs ? Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to develop
and influence teaming relationships with the LM customer and DCMA
Experience/ familiarity with aircraft production, supply chain,
engineering, and product support F-35 Program Familiarity
Familiarity with LM and NGAS F-35 Production, Quality, and
Engineering organizations and systems Primary Level Salary Range:
$184,300.00 - $276,500.00 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.
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