Production Project Manager 4

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 117,500 - 176,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is looking for a Production Project Manager 4 in Northridge, CA. This full-time role requires overseeing multiple projects, managing schedules, and ensuring quality and customer satisfaction within the AARGM/AARGM-ER portfolio.

Ideal candidates will have strong project management experience and communication skills, along with the capability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance. The position includes competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in project management or operations.
• 3+ years leading complex, multi‑disciplinary production projects.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of multiple projects for performance goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional engagement and assess project risks.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 8 years experience

Master’s degree with 6 years experience

12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Earned Value Management

PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is currently hiring a Production Project Manager 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is an individual contributor, non‑manager role with no direct reports.

This position is required to be full‑time, on‑site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position.

The primary objective of this role is executing multiple projects to achieve performance goals in support of the AARGM / AARGM-ER portfolio. The candidate is responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects, and serves as the liaison between program management, integrated product teams, and supporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

The Production Project Manager 4 will support the Sr. Program Manager for AARGM/AARGM-ER program with the primary responsibilities like: managing schedules, preparing status reports, coordinating cross‑functional engagement and assessing project risks to develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer‑satisfaction objectives.

• Manages all phases of program and project execution.
• Manages schedule for development, production, and product upgrades.
• Preparing status reports and communicating status of projects to management.
• Support and at times lead the identification of risks and mitigation activities to meet expected results.
• Developing mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers and customers.
• Establish prioritization across AARG-ER portfolio that aligns with business objectives.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Manages Proposal activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience in project management or operations. 12 Years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years leading complex, multi‑disciplinary production projects from concept through full‑rate production.
• Experience with PMI‑style project management (schedule, cost, risk, Earned Value Management).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of Risk, Issues, Opportunities and Mitigation Plans.
• Certified CAM / EACs experience.
• Strong experience with PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to meet objectives with little guidance.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Understanding of creating and executing work in accordance with an integrated master schedule (IMS).
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.