Project Manager 2 - Chief of Staff

Northrop Grumman • Elkton, MD

122d • $123,400 - $185,000

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 is looking for a Manager, Project Management 2 for the PS&C Business Unit; serving as a Chief of Staff for the Sr. Director of the business unit, ensuring all aspects of the Business Unit operations are effective and efficient. This position will be located in Elkton, MD and the selected candidate will work the majority on-site. Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) Business Unit began as a solid-propellant rocket operation in 1948. Headquartered in Elkton, MD, PS&C designs, develops, and produces solid and air-breathing-liquid fueled propulsion systems and control systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government, commercial, and international customers. The BU includes two additional facilities, an engineering and programs facility in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and a hypersonic test facility in Ronkonkoma, NY. Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years project management experience
• Must be able to operate effectively in an ambiguous environment; identify and proactively determine the best ways to address issues or tasks without specific direction
• Possess a strategic mindset; identify areas for improvement within the division and bridge gaps between functions to drive implementation of improvements
• Think ahead to anticipate potential challenges, ensuring they are addressed in advance or providing recommended options to leadership when necessary
• Must collaborate well with the Business Unit Leadership Team and possess the ability to influence without direct authority to produce results/outcomes
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and projects within critical deadlines
• Strong data analytic capability and attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others, including ability to interact effectively with senior level management
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information
• Ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion
• Highly advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint skills
• Knowledge of company and sector operations, policies and procedures
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% domestically
• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain Secret DoD clearance

Nice To Haves

• 10 years of related experience and minimum of 7 years project management experience
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related field
• PMP or similar certification
• Strong understanding of Northrop Grumman culture and demonstrated success effectively working within company's organization, processes, and procedures
• Experience with the Defense Community customers
• Experience with international programs, operations and businesses

Responsibilities

• Integrate day-to-day operational objectives to meet the Business Unit's financial, non-financial goals and assigned Sector Operating Objectives (SOOs)
• Prepare Business Unit Leader for all senior level internal meetings and customer engagements with relevant information/materials such as talking points and relevant background information
• Ensure deliverables required by Division level business rhythms are coordinated among the staff and delivered on-time
• Support the development and execution of the Business Unit's Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Strategic Plan (AOP/LRSP) to include the planning of resources to achieve the plans
• Support PS&C business rhythms and coordinate the development, review and periodic reporting of applicable Business Unit operating objectives, and non-financial metrics
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the BU leader and the BU leadership team
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives and tasks initiated by the BU leader by working with cross-functional teams and business leaders across the organization
• Act as focal point for communication and collaboration among PS&C functional and operating unit leaders
• Collaborate with other BU staff chiefs to align inputs to Division and Sector leadership
• Anticipate and proactively manage the materials, data, presentation needs, and facilities for upcoming meetings and events
• Support employee BU engagement activities such as BU Leadership All Hands and Leader Site Visits
• Coordinate with Communications to prepare BU Leader for external media engagements
• Lead internal special projects as requested by the BU Leader, to include activities such as: developing and monitoring objectives, briefing senior leaders, and facilitating broader communication across division employees as appropriate.

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

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree