Program Manager - Defence Capability Integration

About the role

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Program Manager to lead Stage 1 of a new and emerging capability area. While the early phases are led by colleagues in the US business to support knowledge transfer, this role brings together Defence, industry, international partners and internal teams to ensure successful integration and delivery in Australia. It suits a leader who builds capability from the ground up and thrives in emerging environments.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the key interface between Defence, industry partners, international stakeholders and internal teams, driving integration and keeping priorities aligned.
• Work closely with program leadership in the United States to oversee the integration and execution of Australian activities.
• Ensure local priorities, stakeholder expectations and delivery commitments are coordinated and achieved.
• Bring together multidisciplinary teams across engineering and technical, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, safety and support functions.
• Foster strong customer relationships and a culture of collaboration, accountability and delivery excellence.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship is required; the position requires an AU-Secret (NV1) security clearance, and ITAR applies.
• Experience leading complex programs in Defence, aerospace, manufacturing, engineering or similarly regulated industries.
• Track record of delivering complex programs while building high-performing teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through complexity, growth and change.
• Proven experience building a proactive safety culture.
• Experience in explosive ordnance, guided weapons, munitions, advanced manufacturing or similar complex capability environments is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Commercial and financial management capability.
• Strong risk management, governance and delivery expertise.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management, with values-based leadership.

What we offer

• Professional development, including further education, leadership development, industry memberships and unlimited online training.
• Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to buy additional annual leave.
• Flexible working, including hybrid work, 9-day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave.
• Health and wellbeing program, employee discount program and employee recognition program.