Head of Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

TRAVEL: 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 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. Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics System (AS) sector is hiring a Manager of Project Management 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting Mission Assurance team and Strike Division. You will be a member of the Mission Assurance Leadership Team and will work with other members of the Mission Assurance Leadership Team and staff to ensure day-to-day operational aspects of the organization meet the needs of the functions and programs supported.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Support the development of division strategies and objectives with alignment to Sector, Mission Assurance and Program goals

Lead communication of strategy, objectives and priorities across multiple sites, functional areas and job levels

Set organizational business rhythms and content to evaluate progress on all objectives and performance measurements (financial and non-financial)

Assess and refine performance metrics for effectiveness to ensure metrics used are driving the intended behavior or outcome

Lead execution of strategic initiatives that affect the overall division or other internal special projects

Support the development and execution of the organization's Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan (AOP/LRSP) to include resource planning

Proactively manage the materials, data and presentation needs for upcoming events to accurately portray progress and help needed

Serve as a representative on select councils and boards

Organize and implement employee engagement activities such as Town Halls, Leader Site Visits, and Leadership Forums

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 9 years of related experience as defined below: Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, Mission Assurance, Build IPT, engineering, and/or business management related functions

Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning, and presentation skills are required

Demonstrated ability to foster effective relationships with others, including ability to interact effectively with senior level management

Demonstrated ability to understand detailed program financial performance; identify areas for improvement within the organization and bridge gaps between functions to drive implementation of improvements in identified need areas

Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and projects within critical deadlines

Skilled user of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Strong understanding company and sector operations, policies, procedures and how to navigate them

Ability to travel ~25% domestically

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with using and implementing Jira, Confluence and other agile tools

A3, Lean Six Sigma or other Root Cause & Corrective Action expertise

Current or Previous Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience

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. 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. 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. J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman