Manager Manufacturing Training 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. The Manufacturing Training Manager (M2) leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the digital and organizational training infrastructure that supports both touch and support training for the manufacturing organization . The role ensures that all training, certification, and compliance activities related to training are executed efficiently. This role considers internal and external pipeline strategies to ensure core roles have robust pipelines. This individual will perform cross sector project management. The preference is for the position to be onsite at one of the following Mission System locations: Baltimore, Troy Hill, Annapolis, Apopka, Buffalo, Charlottesville, Rolling Meadows, Sykesville, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Woodland Hills, Waynesboro or Sunnyvale. The team will also consider hybrid or virtual. The ideal candidate is a motivated professional who self-initiates to apply knowledge of adult learning principles utilizing innovative solutions that meet organizational educational needs. This training professional will collaborate with training staff and subject matter experts to identify, plan, create, design, test, implement, deliver, support, and maintain effective and engaging learning opportunities and training activities through a variety of modalities (self-paced, in-person, mobile, virtual, video, job aids, microlearning, articles, etc.). This individual will have experience in facilitating hands‑on learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate learning theories, cognitive and technological processes, and resources. Must work collaboratively in a team environment across manufacturing and engineering disciplines to accomplish mission goals. Must excel in a fast-paced mission-focused environment. Must be able to meet rapid delivery timelines. This person will: Lead a team of 4-10 professionals responsible for maintaining and improving the training infrastructure for the sector’s manufacturing organization; ensure that the performance of the team meets or exceeds the needs of the business. This is inclusive of but not limited to: GLX administration, metrics, analytics, audit and compliance functions. Provide project management leadership to support major initiatives across the manufacturing sector; includes but is not limited to planning, development and deployment of cross-sector projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Establish cross sector manufacturing training and skills infrastructure strategy; includes but is not limited to digital tool development, cross functional collaboration for shared services, training modalities for different populations, etc. Partner with Human Resources and the business to ensure robust internal pipeline management for critical roles. Support end to end processes for critical internal pipelines as required (e.g., interns.) Partner with Human Resources and the business to ensure robust external pipeline management for critical roles. Support end to‑end processes for critical external pipelines as required; manage collaborations and strategies with universities, trade schools and industry partners inclusive of grant identification and execution. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 8 years relevant experience OR; Master's with 6 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 5 years of relevant experience. Will consider 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree requirement. Complex project management experience 5 years of people management or leading a team Experience in manufacturing, operations manufacturing training, learning technology, or talent development. Understanding of OSHA, ISO9001/45001, and industry‑specific training regulations. US citizenship required Ability to obtain and maintain US Govt Secret Clearance Preferred Proven experience managing multi-level talent pipelines (interns to senior technical fellows). Hands‑on experience with LMS administration (e.g., GLX, SAP Solumina, Saba, FactoryWorks). Data analysis & reporting (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) Prior involvement in university‑industry collaborative programs, apprenticeship models, or federally funded training grants. 3-5 years teaching experience (will consider military experience) including designing and developing formal course curriculums, establishing workforce development training needs, developing goals and objectives, developing training programs, and applying the ISD process Experience in selecting appropriate instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstration-performance, problem-based learning, student-centered learning, and guided discussion General knowledge of IPC Standards including IPC-610, IPC-620 and IPC J-STD-001 requirements Change Management certified or experienced Active security clearance #MPR Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $199,700.00 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. 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Job Category: Program Management #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)