Manager Program Planning 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager 2, Program Planning to lead the Schedule Management team in Melbourne, FL. You will oversee IMS development, ensure integrated schedules, and provide weekly status updates to leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 7 years (or Master’s with 5, Associate’s with 9, or HS with 11) in planning, scheduling, finance, or engineering scheduling, with US Secret clearance eligibility and EVMS/IMP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Planning & Scheduling, Finance, or Engineering Scheduling.
• Experience with IMP/IMS development and schedule integration.
• Knowledge of EVMS, SRA, CPM, and earned value practices.
• Ability to lead a team and interact with multiple functional groups and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Program Planning & Scheduling Analysts.
• Prepare and present Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to leadership.
• Conduct IBRs and JSRs and enforce scheduling best practices.
• Analyze schedule, resources, work and cost; present recommendations.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Program Cost Schedule Control

Finance

Pricing

Program/Project Management

Engineering Scheduling

IMP/IMS knowledge

Earned Value Management

Schedule Risk Analysis

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Project Server

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. 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.

Manager 2, Program Planning

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Manager 2, Program Planning on our Schedule Management team. This leadership role is located on-site in Melbourne, FL.

• 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.
• 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
• Performing detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis and make recommendations to solve problems
• Creating presentation content and present to various levels of leadership
• Working effectively with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, and the Program/Project Manager

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
• Knowledge of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development
• Schedule Risk Experience and knowledge in Earned Value Planning and Schedule Management
• Experience with the Assessment (SRA) approach and execution
• Your ability to obtain and maintain the final adjudicated US government Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Project Server environment
• Experience in Earned Value Cost Management
• Prior leadership experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive 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.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.