Program Operations Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

69d • $149,400 - $224,000

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. Northrop Grumman, Missile Defense Integration Business Unit, is seeking a Program Operations Manager 2 to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This role is located in Huntsville, Alabama with limited remote work accommodations. As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customers. You craft and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree and 6 years of experience.
• Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD issued Secret security clearance, and a minimum of an interim Secret clearance will be required to start.
• Recent experience in managing Internal Research and Development (IRAD) / Non-Contract Technical Activity (NCTA) programs.
• Proven experience managing and leading a team to achieve broad objectives.
• Experience supporting Government contracts and/or project management.
• Self-motivated, proactive, organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills.
• The ability to interact effectively with a broad cross-section of disciplines (technical and non-technical).
• Strong project management skills, with familiarity in methodologies such as Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success in a program operations or similar leadership role.
• Experience in Fire Control Systems.
• Experience in program processes, procedures, training, metrics, logistics, communications, and/or project tools.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
• Experience working with MDA and/or DoD customers.
• Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Managing the program operations team of varying experience levels, including functional and job assignment management and prioritization.
• Ensuring the program operations team is successful in their responsibilities to the program in the areas of processes, procedures, training, audit support, communications, metrics, project tools, on-boarding, off-boarding, event logistics, and program review support.
• Engaging the team with timely flow-down of information and fostering robust collaboration within the team.
• Performing direct tasks and assuming individual roles as necessary to support the team and program objectives.
• Collaborating with program and business leadership to identify and support evolving program operational needs.
• Maintaining awareness of each team member’s responsibilities and performance, providing guidance, and helping them to identify resources needed to overcome obstacles and meet project objectives.
• Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of program scope, schedules, performance objectives, internal and external processes, guidelines, policies, and best practices, and ensuring that all functional team members are aware of and are compliant with these items.
• Supporting and leading program initiatives, which could include process improvement, workforce engagement, training material development, cross-organization collaboration, etc.
• Ensuring that team projects are completed on schedule.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree