Manager Program Control 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Manager Program Control 2 to join the team of qualified individuals on our Global Surveillance division. This leadership role is located onsite in Palmdale, CA. Northrop Grumman Global Surveillance Division is a distinguished leader in Aeronautics. We design, develop and manufacture all aspects of military aircraft, including manned, targeting, surveillance, and aircraft self-protection systems. We push the boundaries of innovation, and drive advances in various sciences. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history. Come be a part of our mission!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 7 years of Business/Program Management experience or 5 years with a Masters Degree.
- 5 years of hands-on experience in Program Planning / Scheduling utilizing MPM/Cobra or similar Cost Management software
- Experience with production operations
- Proficiency in MS Office Programs (MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word)
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance
Nice To Haves
- Understands NDIA's Planning and Scheduling requirements
- Strong understanding of Production Operations in an aeronautics environment
- Experience in a government defense manufacturing or engineering development environment
- Familiarity with Earned Value tools (Cobra, PowerBI etc.)
- Experience in applying integrated cost/schedule methodologies within an Earned Value (EVMS) environment
- Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense programs and familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR).
- Active US government secret clearance
Responsibilities
- Management responsibilities for Cost & Schedule Management in multiple Business Areas on the Program.
- Manage all efforts relating to Cost & Schedule baselines including, but not limited to:
- Ensure timely input to Workforce Planning of project headcount projections, weekly/monthly basis
- Project management including managing multiple priorities against ambitious timelines
- Function as a strategic partner and change agent, creating an environment of trust, compliance, continuous improvement and learning
- Support/coordinate internal and external surveillance audits
- Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, with particular focus on implementation of the Northrop Grumman Earned Value Management System
- Provide support to bids, bid reviews, and internal projects
- Advise Control Account Managers on Compliance and EV Guidelines
- Earned Value Management
- Support integrated baseline (IBR) reviews
- Support Master Schedule changes and impact assessments
- Attend site business management meetings to define Cost & Schedule needs and work with Operations EV Planning management on resource allocation needs
- Perform in a fast paced, frequently changing, and demand driven environment
- Problem solving and decision making requiring excellent communication skills
- Develop, mentor and train Cost Planning personnel and provide regular performance feedback
- Ensure proper staffing balance of employees and consultants
- Operate within established budgets
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- 401K matching program
- 9/80 schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
