Manager Program Planning 2

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector seeks a Manager 2, Program Planning, to lead a team of Scheduling Analysts onsite in Melbourne, FL. The role oversees IMS development, performance reviews, and cross-functional coordination to meet program objectives.

You will ensure integrated schedules, conduct IBR/JSR audits, and communicate updates to senior leadership while traveling up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of Planning & Scheduling, Program Cost Schedule Control, Finance, Pricing, Program/Project Management, or Engineering Scheduling experience; OR Master’s degree with 5 years of Planning & Scheduling, Program Cost Schedule Control, Finance, Pricing, Program/Project Management, or Engineering Scheduling experience OR Associate's Degree with 9 years of Planning & Scheduling, Program Cost Schedule Control, Finance, Pricing, Program/Project Management, or Engineering Scheduling experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 11 years of Planning & Scheduling, Program Cost Schedule Control, Finance, Pricing, Program/Project Management, or Engineering Scheduling experience
• Experience with the Assessment (SRA) approach and execution
• Knowledge of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development; Schedule Risk
• Experience and knowledge in Earned Value Schedule Management
• Must have an active US Government secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business and/or STEM, EV Cost, MS Project Server experience

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Program Planning & Scheduling Analysts
• Perform mid-year and year-end performance reviews
• Develop direct team knowledge and depth
• Prepares, develops and coordinates the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives
• Ensures program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated
• Effectively facilitates upward and downward two-way communication across all levels
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and executive leadership
• Provides weekly status and reporting
• Conducting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
• Implements scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include DCMA 14-point, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, NDIA EIA-748 32 Guidelines, EVMS, CPM, SRA, Schedule Performance and Health Metrics and Analysis
• Ability to perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis and make recommendations to solve problems
• Ability to create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership
• Ability to effectively work with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, and the Program/Project Manager
• Ability to travel ~20% of the time

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

EVMS

IMP/IMS

SRA

Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Project Server

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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 Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Manager 2, Program Planning on our Schedule Management team. This leadership position is onsite in Melbourne, FL.

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.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Program Planning & Scheduling Analysts
• Perform mid-year and year-end performance reviews
• Develop direct team knowledge and depth
• Prepares, develops and coordinates the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives.
• Ensures program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
• Effectively facilitates upward and downward two-way communication across all levels
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and executive leadership
• Provides weekly status and reporting
• Conducting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
• Implements scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to:
• DCMA 14-point
• IPMR DI-MGMT-81861
• NDIA EIA-748 32 Guidelines
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Critical Path Methodology (CPM)
• Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
• Schedule Performance and Health Metrics and Analysis
• Ability to perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis and make recommendations to solve problems
• Ability to create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership
• Ability to effectively work with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, and the Program/Project Manager
• Ability to travel ~20% of the time

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of Planning & Scheduling, Program Cost Schedule Control, Finance, Pricing, Program/Project Management, or Engineering Scheduling experience; OR Master’s degree with 5 years of Planning & Scheduling, Program Cost Schedule Control, Finance, Pricing, Program/Project Management, or Engineering Scheduling experience OR Associate's Degree with 9 years of Planning & Scheduling, Program Cost Schedule Control, Finance, Pricing, Program/Project Management, or Engineering Scheduling experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 11 years of Planning & Scheduling, Program Cost Schedule Control, Finance, Pricing, Program/Project Management, or Engineering Scheduling experience
• Experience with the Assessment (SRA) approach and execution
• Knowledge of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development; Schedule Risk
• Experience and knowledge in Earned Value Schedule Management
• Must have an active US Government secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business and/or STEM (Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics) discipline
• Experience and knowledge in EV Cost
• Experience with Microsoft Project Server environment

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.