Manager of Project Management 3 - DevOps Operations & Integration Lead

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

12d•$137,800 - $206,600•Onsite

About The Position

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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager of Project Management 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals driving high quality program execution through their direct support and performance as a member of the Program Operations & Integration team. This role is located in Melbourne, FL. Due to the nature of the role, an on-site presence is required and cannot be performed remotely. As a Manager within the Program Operations group, you will provide input for a high performing team and will be responsible for executing, monitoring and reporting on the progress of program performance. The qualified candidate will have demonstrated success leading projects within cost and schedule requirements of a program. The position requires a solution-based philosophy and the demonstrated ability to develop practical execution plans in a dynamic and complex environment. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of solving complex problems through systematic and objective evaluation of information resulting in effective communication, collaboration, and implementation of a strong operational program foundation with a diverse set of internal and external customers and suppliers. Strong leadership characteristics are essential as this role drives strategies to meet or exceed cost, schedule and performance objectives. This position requires a candidate with strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to lead in an environment of continuous change. This position requires the ability to report at the Director level including status for Program Integration planning and execution tasks, inputs into recurring Business Unit reporting, and support of EVMS for Program Integration. Collaboration with program and functional leaders to develop and nurture a highly competent and engaged team that delivers on commitments and embodies “best culture” is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience as defined below
Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Nice To Haves

Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority of personnel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
At least 2 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule

Responsibilities

Support the Program Management Office and Leadership to accomplish a variety of precise, time-sensitive monthly deliverables, metrics, and presentations
Collaborate across Functions to ensure all objectives are met
Assist with monitoring progress, assessing project issues and driving actions to closure to meet program goals and objectives
Perform program resource management, including coordination of project staffing baselines and forecasts
Facilitate Risk, Issue and Opportunity management
Data synthesis, aggregation, analysis, and communication
Organize knowledge sharing, assist with improvements to team SharePoint site
Promote team engagement activities including lunch and learns, team recognition and organizational highlights
Support new business proposals and facilitation
Proactively manage strategic rhythm of the organization to ensure preparedness for program and customer deadlines
Drive a sense of urgency and act with speed to meet all needs of the business and stakeholders
Project and control account management
Coordination across multiple disciplines and product teams
Preparing status reports and maintaining detailed project logs
Assessing project issues and developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives
Establish and maintain the program strategic rhythm
Review change board packages and assess for potential impacts
Continuous process improvement focus
Assist in development of program metrics and coordinate with Tableau administrators to build products for the program
Administration of Jira and Confluence sites; adhering to and creating new process documentation and controls to ensure configuration control of data
Coordinate and manage program meetings