Manager Program Planning 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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 has an opening for a F-35 Master Planning Integration Manager 3 (Manager Program Planning 3) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our F-35 organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Redondo Beach, California.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, 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.

This leadership role is an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 senior management position supporting the F-35 program. The manager will oversee the day to day activities for the Master Planning Integration (MPI) Organization on the F-35 program supporting both baseline contract execution as well as change activity, inclusive of Major A/B change requests and Proposals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Build and maintain a highly motivated and engaged team of planning professionals

• Provide direct leadership with independent assessments to the Planning & Integration AND Master Planning managers of the organization

• Accountable to meet or exceed the planning expectations across all the Operating Units (OUs) of the program

• Sustain and improve MPI tools, artifacts, process documentation, and procedures

• Strengthen the organization through develop and deploy strategies, coaching and personnel development, intense focus and ownership of leadership, and ensure discipline and continuous improvement measures

• Interact on a daily basis with program leadership and support functions to achieve program and planning goals

• Maintain prioritization of MPI and functional teams are aligned to program needs

• Ensuring all output is timely, accurate, and coordinated with relevant stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below OR a Masters degree and 6 years of related experience as defined below

• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, quality, program management, business management, global supply chain, engineering, contracts management capture efforts, and/or business management related functions

• Must have a minimum of 4 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects

• Must have scheduling or planning experience in Lines of Balance or a similar practice experiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field

• Scheduling experience (Lines of Balances, Integrated Master Schedules)

• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry

• Program execution and Functional Management Experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00

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.