About the role
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 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Manufacturing Engineering organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.
This role will support the STRIKE Manufacturing Engineering Leadership Team, supporting the Director. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communications skills, and effective problem-solving capabilities. The selected candidate will be required to develop mechanisms for monitoring performance metrics and for intervention and problem solving with various support groups. They must be knowledgeable of various program life cycles, manufacturing engineering capabilities, scheduling techniques, continuous improvement strategies, compliance requirements, and financial practices to aid in cost and schedule objectives and implement strategic initiatives.
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.
Key responsibilities include:
- This leader will be over new financial developments for the STRIKE Manufacturing Engineering organization.
- Assisting in the management of performance, schedule, and cost of the STRIKE Manufacturing Engineering organization.
- Managing developmental-type tooling and familiarity with redline processes in support of manufacturing engineering requirements and processes.
- Assessing project issues and developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
- Developing mechanisms for monitoring manufacturing engineering goal progress as well intervening and problem solving with Manufacturing Engineering leadership and support functions as required.
- Coordinating with the STRIKE Manufacturing Engineering Director for forecasting staffing, skillsets and tools to include Capex, Program Direct and Indirect purchases.
- 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.
- Preparing for, and facilitating, a broad range of functional Manufacturing Engineering organization meetings and events including leading and managing weekly/monthly/quarterly reviews, the senior leadership team’s weekly staff meeting agenda, the bi-annual leadership summit, site visits, and other meetings/reviews.
- Integrating day-to-day operational objectives to meet organizational goals.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 Monday- Thursday 5am to 3:30pm 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 5 years of Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and/or Project Management related experience or Master’s Degree AND 3 years of Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and/or Project Management related experience
- Must have 2 years of project management or leadership experience for projects from start to implementation
- Must have an active DoD clearance AND ability to obtain (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Understanding of Producing requirements using different streams of funding sources
- Ability to successfully move engineering changes, new equipment or processes through the approval workflow
- Ability to forecast staffing requirements per Program award
- Ability to create and justify a Base of Estimate for Funding to support labor or material
- Direct experience working with a vendor management support team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in NX/CAD, MES, Teamcenter, SAP, MS Office, Cribmaster, Tableu, Power BI
- 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.
- Cost Account Management Certified
- Comprehensive knowledge of company and sector operations, policies, procedures, and PrOP.
Aplyr's read
Northrop Grumman is a leader in aerospace and defense, attracting skilled professionals in engineering, cyber systems, and program management for cutting-edge technology solutions.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on innovation in autonomous systems and cyber security.
- •Diverse range of roles, from engineering to program management, indicates growth opportunities.
- •Global presence offers international career prospects and exposure.
What to watch
- •High dependence on government contracts could affect stability during budget cuts.
- •Complex projects may lead to demanding work environments and long hours.
- •Limited public information about diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Why Northrop Grumman
- •Specializes in advanced C4ISR technology, setting it apart in defense solutions.
- •Pioneering work in space systems contributes to national security and exploration.
- •Offers a robust internship program across multiple engineering disciplines.
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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company that provides innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, and logistics.