Manager Project Management 3

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Manager Project Management 3 in Palmdale, CA. This leadership role supports the Manufacturing Affordability team, driving operational efficiency, training, and strategic resource planning.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to present to executives and cross-functional teams. A DoD clearance is required or obtainable, with relocation assistance possibly available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years in Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and/or Project Management; Master’s degree with 5+ years acceptable.
• Must have 3 years of management experience.
• Active DoD clearance and ability to obtain (PAR) within a reasonable period.

Responsibilities

• Support sector compliance requirements, training initiatives, and workforce development.
• Coordinate budget allocations, resource forecasting, and staffing requirements.
• Lead issue resolution to meet productivity and client-satisfaction goals.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineering Director on forecasting staffing and tools.
• Manage grants, apprenticeships, and external workforce partnerships.
• Drive strategic planning and process improvements across initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders to drive project execution and measurable outcomes.
• Align day-to-day objectives with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Problem solving

Management experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Global Learning exchange

Teamcenter

SAP

MS Office

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 Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Manager Project Management 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Manufacturing Affordability organization. This leadership role is in Palmdale, CA.

This role will support our Manufacturing Affordability Team, supporting the Director. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communications skills, and effective problem‑solving capabilities. The selected candidate must demonstrate effective communication with various levels of leadership and have the ability to present to executives and various functional organizations as required. This role supports our Manufacturing Affordability organization by leading and integrating key sector‑level initiatives across multiple disciplines. This role will focus on driving operational efficiencies, ensuring sector compliance, managing training initiatives, and supporting strategic resource and budget planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Sector Compliance & Training: Support sector‑wide compliance requirements, training initiatives, standardization, and workforce development strategies.
• Budget & Resource Planning: Coordinate budget allocations, resource forecasting, staffing requirements, and sourcing strategies to support organizational priorities
• Assessing project issues and developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client‑satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Coordinating with the Manufacturing Engineering Director for forecasting staffing, skillsets and tools.
• Grants & Apprenticeships: Manage and sustain state‑funded grants, apprenticeship programs, and external workforce development partnerships.
• Strategic Planning: Support affordability initiatives through process improvements, resource optimization, performance tracking, and execution of organizational objectives.
• Identifying and leading functional focus area initiatives for improvement/streamlining, developing and executing operational initiatives driven by operational goals and sector‑specific objectives; assisting with initiatives that eliminate non‑value‑added activities at all levels.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with sector leadership, functional organizations, and external partners to drive project execution, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
• Integrating day‑to‑day operational objectives to meet organizational goals.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, 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.

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 7 years of Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and/or Project Management related experience or Master’s degree AND 5 years of Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and/or Project Management related experience
• Must have 3 years of management experience
• Must have an active DoD clearance AND ability to obtain (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Manufacturing Production portfolio
• Proficiency in Global Learning exchange, Teamcenter, SAP, MS Office
• Demonstrated ability to balance and influence multiple competing priorities and interests.
• Demonstrated ability to understand detailed program financial performance.
• Proficient in managing multiple budgeted networks
• Robust problem solving and analytical skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of company and sector operations, policies, procedures, and PrOP.

Primary Level Salary Range: $159,500.00 - $239,300.00

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.