RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 Systems sector has an opening for a Manager Project Management 3 – Test & Evaluation. This position is based in Palmdale, CA

Job Description:

Manager Project Management will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. The Manager will also review status of projects and budgets; and will manage schedules and prepares status reports. The Manager will assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. The Manager will develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

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 you 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 develop 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.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant/industry experience OR a Master of Science Degree and 7 years of relevant/industry experience

• 5+ years of management and/or team lead of people

• Knowledge of project management concepts

• Must have an active In-Scope DOD Secret Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Excellent leadership, motivational, and communications skills

• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute engineering projects from inception through completion

• Cost Account Management expertise

• Ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of SOW elements

• Experience coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, and spend plans.

• EVMS expertise

• Risk and opportunity management experience

• Customer relationship experience

• Active In-Scope Top Secret Clearance (investigation within last 6 years) with ability to obtain special program access.

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
 

Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.