Northrop Grumman · 16 hours ago
Manager Program Planning 2 - R10222103
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Manager to join their Research and Advanced Design Division. This role involves managing a team, supporting program planning, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies while fostering an inclusive environment for team growth.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support a sector priority capture program
Manage a team of Program Planning & Scheduling Analysts
Provide Program Planning & Schedule Analysts with day-to-day hands-on support, guidance, troubleshooting, and satisfying Programmatic requirements
Perform quarterly and year-end performance reviews
Project management including managing multiple priorities against ambitious timelines
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 (EVMS)
Provide project planning support to proposal bids and bid reviews
Advise program leadership on the integration of project schedules and project master reports with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Support customer Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
Attend site business management meetings to define schedule needs and partner with Division/Sector Scheduling management on resource allocation needs
Perform in a fast paced, frequently changing, and demand driven environment
Function as a change agent, creating an environment of trust, compliance, continuous improvement and learning
Problem solving and decision making requiring excellent communication skills
Travel 10%, as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with 7 years of relevant experience or 5 years of related experience with a Master's degree
Hands-on experience in Program Planning / Scheduling or Cost utilizing Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
Demonstration of a strong understanding of project management
The willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a Business Administration or Engineering with Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Program Planning / Scheduling utilizing Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
Top secret clearance
Experience in a DOD manufacturing or engineering development environment
Proficiency in MS Office Programs (MS Project, MS Project Server, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word)
Familiarity with Earned Value tools (MPM, Cobra, etc.)
Experience in applying integrated cost/schedule and critical path methodologies within an Earned Value (EVMS) environment
Experience using a Monte Carlo schedule risk simulator such as Deltek Acumen Risk Analyzer
Familiarity with the NDIA's Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide
Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense programs and familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) and/or Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR)
Benefits
Exceptional benefits/healthcare
9/80 schedule
Great 401K matching program
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
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