Manager Project Management 2

Location : Sunnyvale, California, United States of America

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Clearance Type : Secret

Telecommute : No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available : 2

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.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector has an opening for a Manager, Project Management 2 to support the Power and Propulsion Systems team of the Operations Program Management organization in Sunnyvale, CA .

The Operations Program Manager (OPM) department manages all phases of program manufacturing from inception through completion.

The OPM is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of manufacturing scope on development, LRIP, and production programs.

The OPM leads and coordinates manufacturing activity across the program life cycle, from capture / proposal through execution / production and contract closeout.

Primary responsibilities include :

• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
• Development and adherence to master plans and baseline schedules.
• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies.
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization.
• Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning.
• Measuring and reporting program performance.
• Delivering presentations to executive management and other program stakeholders.
• Developing long-term strategic planning and development of proposals and business plans.
• Participating in the creation, review, and finalization of the manufacturing Statement of Work.
• Ensuring Operations team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities.
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience.
• 3 years of demonstrated success leading people and / or projects.
• Experience with MS Office products - PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word.
• Experience with ERP / MRP system in a manufacturing environment.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master's degree in a STEM field or Management.
• 5 years experience in a Project Planning / Program Management environment.
• 2+ years direct people leadership experience.
• PMI certification and / or PMI-based training.
• Demonstrated expertise in MRP and IMS Scheduling, SAP production planning, and material management tools.
• Experience leading Manufacturing proposal efforts.
• Competency with managing production in SAP in a low volume, high mix manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers.

Salary Range : $125,500 - $188,300

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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