Head of Engineering and Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Project Management Manager 3 professionalto join our diverse and talented engineering organization in support of realizing our vision of making World Class Program Managers. As a leader in our Program Health and Enablement (PH&E) organization, you will be responsible for developing, planning and managing projects. The successful candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, and a background in project management. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively with experienced Aeronautics Systems sector Program Management and functional teams to meet the needs of Program Health and Enablement.

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of Program Health & Enablement (PH&E), within the Program Execution and Growth Organization

Serve as liaison between PH&E, division, sector and corporate teams and ensures left to right project planning and ensure the organization priorities are executed​

Works to organize projects such as Program Startup Reviews, Non-Advocate Reviews/Independent Cost Estimates, Independent Review Teams, training schedules, and venues, as well as supporting all planning details​

Develop accountability model for closed loop action items and review closure, including but not limited to action item tracking tool, communication and closure management, and requirements. ​

Assess/review action items and data themes to drive desired outcomes​

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 8 years of relevant experience

Relevant experience would include project/program management, program proposal development and execution

Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities

S Government Secret clearance

Bachelors/Masters degree in project management

Experience with planning, developing, coordinating, and executing large events

Demonstrated experience applying Program Management processes (e.g., Program Planning, Requirements Management, Supplier Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, Cost & Schedule Management, Change Management, Performance Management, and Program Closeout) and incorporating them into training content and exercises.

Current PMP certification

Control Account Manager (CAM) experience

Proficiency in tracking/reporting tools/dashboards such as JIRA and TABLEAU

Experience supporting, building, and promoting a positive and collaborative culture across cross-functional teams

Experience applying Lean-Agile practices on a project team

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.