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Manager Project Management 2

Northrop Grumman

Posted 1 day ago
Secret
$133,100 - $199,700
Unspecified
Management
San Diego, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 has an opening for a Manager Project Management 2 to support enterprise level program management within our Advanced Communications Operating Unit team to support the Communication Solutions Business Unit. The position will be based onsite in our San Diego, CA office and cannot be performed remotely.

The Manager Project Management 2 will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

What You'll Get To Do:
  • Provides leadership to program integration staff through coaching, mentoring, and other staff development approaches
  • Provides strategies and direction for operations and program management areas within the Advanced Communications program portfolio
  • Provides program management support for all phases of the program from inception through completion including cost, schedule, and technical performance of each task
  • Delivers presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders
  • Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
  • Leads enterprise resource planning and resource review boards, NCTA and Capital.
  • Manages and acts as primary point of contract for facility liaison activity across operating unit program buildings
  • Leads OU employee recognition program
  • Provides leadership and ownership of Enterprise Risk and Opportunity management plan
  • Act as the customer contact for program activities while cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop opportunities
  • Manages and provides input for Sector Intranet Program Reporting System (IPRS) reporting data monthly


The ideal candidate will have an extensive project management background in a technical environment; solid organizational skills; an ability to lead program teams to achieve program milestones and delivery objectives; program planning and scheduling skills; solid communication skills; and experience with earned value management.

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.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience as defined below
  • Demonstrated professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
  • Demonstrated experience with personnel management and development, as well as, demonstrated success leading and growing teams/and or organizations
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's in business administration or finance
  • Experience managing program/projects with P&L responsibilities
  • Experience with Program Operations, Data Analytics, Infrastructure & Facilities
  • Experience with CAM role
  • Experience with EVMS
  • Certified by Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Demonstrated experience meeting customer needs, building strong relationships with strategic partners and guiding program teams and support functions to take action to satisfy customer expectations
  • Demonstrated experience managing and writing contracts
  • Active DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 5 years)


What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $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.

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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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.
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