Sentinel - Manager 2 - Program Planning and Scheduling (2417-1)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Program Planning and Scheduling Manager 2 in Roy, UT to lead EVMS-compliant scheduling across multiple programs including Sentinel (GBSD). The role requires a strong track record in EVMS, program management, and leadership, with a willingness to engage in on-site collaboration.

The role offers relocation assistance and a competitive benefits package. Primary salary range sits between $126,600 and $189,800, with potential bonuses and long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years experience; or 6 with a master's; or 12 with HS diploma in lieu of degree
• 1+ years experience with MS Project and/or Oracle Primavera P6
• Experience applying Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Minimum 6 years leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
• Experience in program management/execution and closeout
• People leadership including performance management, career development, staffing
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance and SAP access

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EVMS-compliant scheduling across segment operations, including MS Project Server and Primavera P6
• Lead the analyst team supporting Digital Transformation, tool optimization, and training
• Ensure scheduling meets reporting requirements and provide metrics analysis for process improvement
• Provide day-to-day support to segment team, manage multiple priorities, and advise on schedule integration with EVMS
• Support reviews and audits with internal and external stakeholders
• This is an on-site role with minimal travel requirements.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

MS Project / Primavera P6

EVMS experience

Project leadership

Program management

US Citizenship

Secret clearance potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Requirements

• No clearance required for start.
• Clearance type: Secret.

Travel

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

About Northrop Grumman

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Program Planning and Scheduling Manager 2 to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

Roles and Responsibilities

Accountability for developing, maintaining, implementing and continuously improving the division EVMS compliant scheduling processes across all Segment operations to include MS Project Server and Oracle Primavera P6 environments and all program phases from early investment through sustainment and deactivation.

Responsible for leading the analyst team supporting activities including but not limited to: Digital Transformation, tool optimization, training and development for program support personnel, proposal and strategy support and specific program planning and scheduling activities in support of monthly deliverable (IPMDAR) generation.

Responsible for ensuring the scheduling implementation meets the reporting requirements along with providing analysis on metrics to provide insight into process excellence and continual improvement.

Provide day to day support to assigned segment team with guidance, troubleshooting, and satisfying programmatic requirements. Manage multiple priorities and set expectations with the team. Advise segment and program business managers on integrating project schedules with Earned Value Management and support internal and external reviews and audits.

This is an on-site position with minimal travel requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field with 8 years of related experience; 6 years with a master's degree; or 12 years of related experience may be accepted with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years experience working in a Microsoft Project and/or Oracle Primavera P6
• Requires experience and application of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Requires a minimum 6 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
• Requires experience in program management/ execution and closeout
• Requires experience with people leadership that includes performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning
• Requires US Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level
• Experience building strong customer relationships
• 1+ years program planning activities and/or teams in an EVMS environment
• SSI Tools experience
• Experience in a DoD EMD environment
• Cost / Schedule integration
• Experience leading a team

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts

The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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.

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.