Deputy IPT Lead Manager 3

Northrop Grumman

. Focus on developing increased customer intimacy for the customer base by leading the Flight Systems Post-Boost IPT and partnering with System Program Office (SPO) Government leadership .

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRoy • California, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $166,700 - $289,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Focus on developing increased customer intimacy for the customer base by leading the Flight Systems Post-Boost IPT and partnering with System Program Office (SPO) Government leadership
Coordinating with SDS Engineering FHR organizations regarding current and projected staffing needs to execute IPT activity and drive employee engagement and effectiveness
Partnering with SMT Leads to oversee and adjust Post-Boost IPT activity being performed by Aerojet and other key suppliers
Interface with and advocate for the Post-Boost Attitude Control Module Production Operations & Manufacturing and Test leadership teams in Huntsville and Space Park to deliver maximum capability across the Sentinel program and SDS Profit & Loss management to include monitoring earned value management system metrics and compiling Monthly and Quarterly financial reports to support annual sales projections, comprehensive estimates at complete, and long range strategic plans
Developing and supporting growth strategies for Payloads and Protections Sentinel and adjacent program opportunities
Execute program activity in a manner that meets or exceeds Northrop Grumman yearly financial goals and customer requirements
Oversee the preparation of new and restructure/modification proposals and guide proposal teams to develop executable program plans balancing risk and affordability
Grow the Post-Boost portfolio to drive profitable revenue growth and maximized annual sales
Support the development and refinement of program management and project control processes and procedures
Participate in programmatic and technical governance boards and assist engineers with executing change management
Lead Post-Boost IPT activities to execute upcoming flight tests and to scale for production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; Master's degree and 6 years of related experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Direct work experience with Department of War Government personnel
Demonstrable history of versatile and dynamic leadership and the ability to forge strong customer and teammate relationships and to build, maintain, and motivate a high-performance execution team
Strong communication skills
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret or higher clearance at time of application, current and within scope.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject controlearned value managementfinancial reportingproposal developmentrisk managementcustomer intimacystaffing coordinationproduction operationschange management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingteam motivationemployee engagementstrategic planningcollaborationadvocacydynamic leadershiphigh-performance team management

Certifications

U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance