Northrop Grumman Program Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Northrop Grumman
Program Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a phone interview first, then an in-person panel interview. A week after that, the recruiter told me I was the top candidate and asked if I was still interested. Another week went by, and the recruiter informed me that they had offered the position to an internal candidate, even though they admitted I was better qualified and interviewed better. The recruiter also mentioned that they prioritize internal hires, with about 85% of their hires being internal. Given this, I wouldn't recommend applying here unless you're a recent graduate, as the odds are heavily against external candidates.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Tell me about yourself, and how your experience aligns with this role.
- Describe a time you managed a complex project from start to finish.
- How do you handle competing priorities and tight deadlines?
Northrop Grumman
Program Manager
Senior Easy Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring process was pretty straightforward. I interviewed for a role I'm very familiar with. It took a good chunk of time and felt a bit like a grind. I went through a phone screening, a one-on-one chat, and then a panel interview. Since I've been a Program Manager for a while, they had a tough time finding challenges I couldn't handle. My advice? Do your homework beforehand and really understand the contract.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What action would you take if a customer requested you hire their wife?
- How would you respond if you found out a manager was telling employees to use the wrong charge code?
Northrop Grumman
Program Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group
It kicked off with a recruiter call where they went over my salary expectations, what I was looking for in a role, and verified my background. Then, the next week, I had a group interview with the hiring manager, engineering manager, and business development lead. We talked about my resume, how I'd handle workplace scenarios, and my experience with SW development, change management, and project management. I also got to ask them a bunch of questions about the job. After that, they had me come in again to meet with a customer, which was pretty casual. Then, they had me come in a third time to meet with the Director, who was away during my previous visits. I got the offer a couple of days later, at the salary I wanted.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about your experience managing large-scale IT projects.
- Describe your approach to implementing organizational change.
Northrop Grumman Program Manager Interview Questions
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“How would you respond if you found out a manager was telling employees to use the wrong charge code?”
Read reports →“What action would you take if a customer requested you hire their wife?”
Read reports →“What is your approach to risk management in program management?”
Read reports →“Have you ever had to deliver bad news about someone's performance and how did you approach it?”
Read reports →“What's your experience with multiple users managing the same resource?”
Read report →“Can you describe your techniques for meeting OSD policy on Operational Availability?”
Read report →“Can you describe a time you had a disagreement with someone in a group setting? What was the result, and how was it resolved?”
Read report →“Why do you think you can do this job when the last person couldn't?”
Read report →“Can you share an experience of managing a project that didn't succeed?”
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