
Ground Element Modernization (GEM) Technical Program Manager (T05)
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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 β 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 is seeking a highly motivated Ground Element Modernization (GEM) Technical Program Manager that will lead and manage the installation efforts at both CONUS and OCONUS operational sites. This position is based out of Redondo Beach, CA.
In this role you will be responsible for managing a site installation team focused on upgrading existing ADPE, upgrading the operating system, and installing new software baselines for multiple ground element C2 architectures and product lines at multiple locations.Β You will coordinate with customer reps and E1 stakeholders to ensure successful software installations, and provide innovative and effective engineering solutions to solve complex technical and installation challenges, working closely with the Chief Engineer, Systems Engineering, and Software Engineering. Other responsibilities include Cost Account Management (CAM), Earned Value Management (EVM), and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) business aspects.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 10 years of relevant experience; PhD with 8 years of relevant experience;Β an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Active SSBI required at the time of application and the ability to obtain SCI prior to start date
- Experience with software product lines and site deliveries
- Experience with site installations, including ADPE obsolescence & OS upgrades
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with the site installation manager role and responsibilities
- Experience working in a software development and software O&M environment
- Working knowledge of EVM, previous CAM experience, and IMS schedules
- Experience working closely with government counterparts, in both a development and site capacity
- Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process
- Prior knowledge of Agile and DevSecOps
- Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
- Domain knowledge across the Mission One customer portfolio
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
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Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- United States-California-Redondo Beach, 90278, United States
- Posted
- Dec 11, 2025, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 5, 2026, 12:36 AM
- Compensation
- $177,000 - $265,600 per year
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