Manager Project Management 2 at Northrop Grumman

Melbourne, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

172400.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Leadership, Manufacturing Engineering, Data Visualization, Problem Solving, Financial Practices, Scheduling Techniques, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Budget Management, Strategic Planning, Performance Metrics, Control Account Management, Earned Value Management System, Tableau, Power BI

Industry

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 System Sector is seeking a Manager Project Management 2 to support our Manufacturing Engineering organization. The leader will join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals on-site in Melbourne, FL. This position is on-site in Melbourne, FL and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role. This role will support the Melbourne Manufacturing Engineering Leadership Team. This leader will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership abilities, visual data representation techniques, and effective problem-solving capabilities. The selected candidate will be required to develop mechanisms for monitoring performance metrics and for intervention and problem solving with various support groups. They must be knowledgeable of various program life cycles, manufacturing engineering capabilities, scheduling techniques, continuous improvement strategies, compliance requirements, and financial practices to aid in cost and schedule objectives and implement strategic initiatives. The selected candidate must demonstrate effective communication with various levels of leadership visually and verbally and have the ability to present to executives and various functional organizations as required. Responsibilities: This leadership role will be responsible for the products and services related to overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects and over design release areas. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develop training road maps to solve performance opportunities and coach manufacturing engineers and/or leaders. Report status of work to respective customers in written, visual, and verbal formats. Analyze multiple data sources, data gathering in detail to identify trends and patterns. Coordinate with different functional teams to implement solutions and monitor outcomes. Ordering of materials and goods to ensure the on-time delivery of our product. Working closely with functional/Program manager to provide direction to maintain production support. Develop continuous improvement initiatives. Provide technical and leadership support to the ME team. Build trust within the organization and align team towards a clear set of impactful goals. Drive strategic initiatives and tactical actions that deliver results to improve program cost and schedule performance. Ensure program milestones and performance goals are achieved. Deliver on short-term, high visibility program requests, while creating a vision and executing a long-term strategy to influence change within and outside the organization. Coordinate the development and maintenance of manufacturing schedules and plans to ensure adequate labor, facilities, equipment, tooling, and materials are available on time to ensure customer requirements are met. Preparing for, and facilitating, a broad range of functional Manufacturing Engineering organization meetings and events including leading and managing weekly/monthly/quarterly reviews, the senior leadership team’s weekly staff meeting agenda, the bi-annual leadership summit, site visits, and other meetings/reviews. Developing mechanisms for monitoring manufacturing engineering goal progress as well intervening and problem solving with Manufacturing Engineering leadership and support functions as required. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team 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 Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, and/or Project Management related experience OR a Master's Degree with 3 years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, and/or Project Management related experience. 2 years of proven experience leading teams and/or projects. Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determine by the company. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DOD Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business. Preferred Qualifications: Manufacturing Engineering experience. Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally. Active DoD Top Secret Clearance. In scope Program Access Experience Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, etc). Control Account Management (CAM) Experience Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience. Demonstrated ability to understand detailed program financial performance. Experience in Tableau, Power BI, or other visual data representation tools. Proficient in Teamcenter, CAD, and SAP. Demonstrated ability to balance and influence multiple competing priorities and interests. Proficient in managing multiple budgeted networks Robust problem solving and analytical skills. Comprehensive knowledge of company and sector operations, policies, procedures, and PrOP. Ability to Travel 10% domestically to support business need. Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,400.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as a liaison between project management, planning, and line management. Manage budgets, schedules, and performance metrics to ensure productivity and quality goals are met within the Manufacturing Engineering organization.