RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our **Advanced Tactical Programs Team** as a **Project Manager 2** based in **Baltimore, MD** .

In this role, you will serve as both a functional manager with direct reports, and a Homeroom Operations lead. You will be responsible for metrics management, contractual deliveries for our Baltimore, MD site, (BWI) schedule management, cost accountability of Manufacturing activities, SharePoint site management, learning and development, facility planning and OPM staffing.

The incumbent will work with cross organizational teams and customers. You possess the ability to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff; strong leadership skills; and a track record of building high-performance teams, with a particular focus on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention.

**What You’ll Get to Do:**

+ Manage the production execution for the Operating Unit

+ Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance

+ Create and lead teams to resolve the issues adversely impacting the Manufacturing execution of the programs

+ Understand and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers

+ Ensure Manufacturing has the resources needed (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs

+ Serve as Functional Manager and direct the work of the reporting Operations Project Managers

+ Perform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Business Division

+ Mentor, develop, and assess direct reports

+ Provide strategic leadership to ensure all Program and Manufacturing objectives are achieved

+ Provide Manufacturing expertise to support the strategic vision of the Business Division

+ Work with cross organizational teams and customers to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff

+ Track record of building high-performance teams, with a particular focus on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles, or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles

+ 5+ years of experience leading people and/or projects

+ Experience with SharePoint Sites and Workflows

+ Experience with basis of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

+ Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance

+ Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain SAP clearance prior to starting

+ U.S. Citizenship required

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s and/or Master's degree in a STEM field

+ Demonstrated expertise in the following systems and concepts: - MRP and IMS Scheduling- SAP production planning and material management tools- ISE/CADSTAR/MPLM- Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing

+ Excellent presentation and communication skills

+ Program execution experience

**What We Can Offer You:**

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.