Manager Business Planning 2

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 133 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Training and development

9/80 work schedule

Resumo da oferta

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks a senior level Program/Business Operations professional to partner with the Senior Business Operations Manager. You will coordinate monthly rhythms, drive cross‑functional alignment, and oversee NCTA and Capital projects to meet schedule and budget.

Responsibilities include executive reporting, ROI analyses, and developing standardized processes. Requires 8+ years of PM/ops or a related field, with 2+ years leading teams and a U.S. citizenship.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or Master’s with 6+ years in PM, operations, finance or related fields.
• Experience using Excel/PowerPoint for financial analysis and executive briefings.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate daily BU operations and objectives with senior leadership.
• Track NCTA and Capital projects for on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Prepare executive status reports and dashboards for reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and collaboration across functions.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Influence across teams

Project management

Presentations

Analytics

Finance knowledge

Executive briefings

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional teamwork

People management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

SharePoint

Tableau

Power BI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Leadership & Site / Business Unit Support

• Partner with the Senior Business Operations Manager to support all day‑to‑day business unit operations and objectives.
• Coordinate and execute monthly business rhythms, including staff meetings, business unit reviews, site visits, team meetings, and strategy sessions.
• Drive collaboration and alignment across functional organizations (engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, quality, HR, etc.) to support NACS objectives and resolve issues.
• Ensure adherence to internal processes, PrOPs, and applicable industry standards in all business operations activities.

NCTA / Capital Projects & Business Operations

• Track and drive NCTA and Capital projects to completion on schedule and within budget, escalating risks and issues as appropriate.
• Manage the operational aspects of the NCTA and Capital portfolios, including prioritization, funding alignment, and performance tracking.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standardized processes and tools for planning, tracking, and reporting NCTA and Capital projects.
• Support development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and other financial plans, integrating project performance, affordability targets, and growth objectives.

Executive Reporting, Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Prepare, consolidate, and present status of NCTA and Capital projects to executive leadership, including schedule, budget, and performance to plan.
• Develop and coordinate charts, briefings, and dashboards for Business Unit and Division reviews, tailoring content for executive audiences.
• Perform strategic and financial analyses (e.g., trend analysis, variance analysis, ROI/business case development) to support investment decisions and trade‑offs.
• Integrate disparate information from multiple sources into concise, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Engagement, Growth & Transformation

• Lead involvement in action planning,, development of action plans, and tracking of progress.
• Support business growth objectives, affordability initiatives, and productivity improvements across the NACS Business Unit.
• Drive collaboration and transformation initiatives, including new tools, dashboards, and process automation.
• Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline business processes and enhance decision quality and speed.

Ideal Candidate Skill Sets

• Strong leadership skills and ability to work across different levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience influencing and building consensus among cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Superior written, verbal, and presentation skills, including experience briefing executive leadership.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.
• Solid business and financial acumen, including understanding of key drivers of business growth and profitability.
• Hands-on experience developing executive-level briefings and decision-ready recommendations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, in project/program management, business operations, finance, financial planning and analysis, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to perform financial/business analysis and develop reports, presentations, dashboards, and/or executive-level briefings.
• 2+ years of experience conducting strategic planning, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and/or business performance analysis.
• 2+ years of experience managing projects or business initiatives, including responsibility for schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, and/or performance tracking.
• 2+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams across two or more functional areas such as Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, Contracts, or Human Resources.
• 1+ year of formal people-management experience with responsibility for employee performance, development, and/or work assignments.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, an active U.S. government Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current/active U.S. government Secret security clearance.
• 3+ years of experience supporting business planning or business operations for a portfolio, business unit, or organization.
• Experience managing NCTA and/or capital project portfolios, including prioritization, funding allocation, trade studies, performance tracking, and/or return‑on‑investment analysis.
• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and analysis, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and/or financial models.
• Experience using one or more business intelligence, collaboration, or reporting tools such as Salesforce, SharePoint, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Experience interpreting and presenting financial and operational performance metrics, such as revenue, operating income, cash flow, backlog, affordability, investment performance, and/or other business KPIs.
• Experience developing and presenting executive-level briefings, financial analyses, dashboards, and/or business recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or teams in a matrix organization, including coordinating work across multiple functional organizations.

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.