Sentinel - Manager 3 - Program Planning and Scheduling (15605-1)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/LW

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Program Planning and Scheduling 3 to lead the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role oversees EVMS-compliant scheduling across multiple departments and drives continuous improvement while coordinating with engineering, finance, and contracts.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Oracle Primavera P6, EVMS, and leadership of large, high-visibility programs, with U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent) with 8+ years related experience; 6+ years with Master’s; or 12+ years with HS diploma in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years’ experience with Oracle Primavera P6.
• Experience leading planning/scheduling teams on large-scale programs.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and EVMS-compliant scheduling practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the program planning and scheduling process.
• Act as the SME for program planning and scheduling tools, focusing on Oracle Primavera P6.
• Lead and develop the planning and scheduling team: digital transformation and tool optimization, training and development, proposal and strategy support, IPMDAR-related scheduling, process development and training, daily guidance to the Sentinel scheduling organization.
• Drive compliance, metrics, and continual improvement; establish schedule metrics and analytics to drive excellence.
• Support program execution through partnerships and Earned Value Management; ensure schedules meet evolving requirements and are integrated with EVMS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to ensure compliant schedule management; advise on integrating schedules with EVMS and respond to findings.

Skills

Oracle Primavera P6

Leadership

Earned Value Management

Program planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance or a related field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

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 Manager Program Planning and Scheduling 3 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.

This leadership role has frequent interactions with internal and external executives. The successful candidate must demonstrate consistently sound judgment and exemplify Northrop Grumman Values and Leadership Behaviors. The role operates in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative, cross-functional teams, including geographically dispersed team members.

What You Will Get To Do:

Own the program planning and scheduling process

• Develop, maintain, implement, and continuously improve EVMS-compliant program scheduling processes across all program BU/Segment operations and all phases of the lifecycle, from early investment through sustainment and deactivation

Serve as P6 and program planning SME

• Act as the subject matter expert for program planning and scheduling tools, with a primary focus on Oracle Primavera P6

Lead and develop the planning and scheduling team consisting of managers and analysts by supporting:

• Digital transformation and tool optimization
• Training and development for program support personnel
• Proposal and strategy support
• Program planning and scheduling activities in support of monthly IPMDAR generation
• Process development and training
• Provide daily guidance and troubleshooting to the Sentinel scheduling organization

Drive compliance, metrics, and continual improvement

• Ensure scheduling implementation meets internal and external reporting and compliance requirements
• Establish and leverage schedule metrics and analytics to drive process excellence and continuous improvement

Support program execution through proactive partnerships and Earned Value Management

• Ensure planning and scheduling products satisfy evolving programmatic requirements
• Partner with cross‑functional leadership (e.g., engineering, operations, finance, contracts) to ensure successful and compliant schedule management across the program
• Advise segment and program business managers on integrating project schedules with Earned Value Management.
• Support internal and external reviews and audits, including preparation of artifacts and responses to findings

This is an on‑site role with minimal travel requirements.

You Will Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance 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
• 4 or more years’ experience and hands‑on expertise working with Oracle Primavera P6
• Demonstrated experience leading planning/scheduling teams on complex, large‑scale programs
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and EVMS‑compliant scheduling practices
• 6 or more years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
• Direct experience with people leadership that includes performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning
• Proven ability to operate in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
• 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
• Experience on large‑scale Department of Defense / aerospace & defense programs
• Prior leadership experience at the manager‑of‑managers level (leading leaders and analysts)
• Direct experience with IPMDAR reporting and associated schedule deliverables
• Experience driving digital transformation or tool optimization initiatives in planning/scheduling
• Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level
• Experience building strong customer relationships
• Subject matter expert with Oracle Primavera P6
• Experience interacting with DCMA in EVMS Audits/Reviews
• Experience ensuring Cost / Schedule integration

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

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. 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.