Manager Program Planning 2 - Security Clearance Required

Requisition ID : R10173286

Category : * Program Management

Location : * Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

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 : * 1 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 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Program Planning 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Global Surveillance Division.

This leadership role is located in Melbourne, FL.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on groundbreaking systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come.

Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join efforts to invent the future, and have a lot of fun along the way.

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable commitment to do what others think is impossible.

Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history. As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do.

You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners.

You treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.

You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work.

You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best.

You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You create and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.

If this is YOU keep reading! Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL has an exciting Manager opportunity for a Master Program Planning 2.

Specific roles and responsibilities of the Program Planning and Scheduling Manager include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Manage all scheduling efforts and schedule baselines
• Provide site schedulers with day to day hands on support, guidance, troubleshooting, and satisfying Programmatic requirements
• Project management including managing multiple priorities against ambitious timelines
• Function as a change agent, creating an environment of trust, compliance, continuous improvement and learning
• Support / coordinate internal and external surveillance audits
• Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, with particular focus on implementation of the Northrop Grumman Earned Value Management System
• Provide support to bids, bid reviews, and internal projects
• Advise business managers in integrating project schedules with Earned Value Management
• Support integrated baseline reviews
• Advise on integrated project master reports
• Attend site business management meetings to define schedule needs and work with Sector Scheduling management on resource allocation needs
• Assist Sector scheduling group in evaluating goals and objectives for site schedulers
• Perform in a fast paced, frequently changing, and demand driven environment
• Problem solving and decision making requiring excellent communication skills
• Travel 10%, as required
• This is a 100% onsite position *Basic Qualifications : *
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 7 years of Business Management Experience or 5 years with a Master’s Degree.
• Hands-on experience in Program Planning / Scheduling utilizing Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
• Demonstration of a strong understanding of project management.
• Leadership Experience.
• The willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• Must have an active secret clearance to start. *Preferred Qualifications : *
• Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration or Engineering with Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Program Planning / Scheduling utilizing Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
• Experience in a DOD manufacturing or engineering development environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs (MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word)
• Familiarity with Earned Value tools (MPM, Cobra, etc.)
• Experience in applying integrated cost / schedule and critical path methodologies within an Earned Value (EVMS) environment.
• Experience using a Monte Carlo schedule risk simulator such as Oracle Primavera Risk Analyzer
• Familiarity with the NDIA's Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide.
• Experience in Aerospace and / or Defense programs and familiarity with
• Integrated Program Management Data Analysis Report (IPMDAR). We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself.

Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for? At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country.

Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work / life balance.

We also offer exceptional benefits / healthcare, a 9 / 80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program. *Salary Range : *$119,300 - $179,900 The above salary range represents a general guideline;

however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and / or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.

For our complete EEO / AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.