Manager Program Planning 2

Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Program Planning 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Plymouth, MN and will support the Armament Systems business unit. This is an on-site position.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Management and execution responsibilities for Program Planning and Scheduling team - a team of planning and scheduling analysts with responsibilities for developing Integrated Master Schedules, schedule metrics, change management, Work Breakdown Structures and schedule visualizations for the Armament Systems business. As a leader, you will develop, maintain and update procedures schedule management specific to the business unit.

• Develop and lead an organization of Program Planning and Scheduling Analysts to meet program schedule objectives

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training for Program Planning and scheduling team

• Identify, allocate and manage resources including workforce planning

• Support Corporate and Sector initiatives in standardization of training, metrics and reporting

• Interface with customer leadership on contract execution

• Collaborate with Business Management and Program leadership on the cost/schedule integration and generation of reliable Earned Value and Schedule performance data

• Function as a change agent, creating an environment of trust, compliance, continuous improvement, and learning

• Manage multiple priorities against ambitious timelines

• Provide a strategic vision for the organization

• Ensure full compliance with corporate policies

• Advise Program Mangers, Control Account Managers and engineering teams on best practices, compliance and Earned Value guidelines

• Support program start-up reviews and other independent reviews as a subject matter expert

• Perform in a fast paced, frequently changing, and demand driven environment

• Problem solving and decision making requiring excellent communication skills

• Develop, mentor and train integration personnel and provide regular performance feedback

“Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.” 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

·         Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

·         401k

·         Educational Assistance

·         Life Insurance

·         Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

·         Paid Time Off

·         Health & Wellness Resources

·         Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; master's degree and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

• Demonstrated track record and experience in program planning and scheduling and program execution

• Knowledge of EVMS as applied on major government contracts

• At least 2 years of management/leadership experience with either direct reports or cross functional teams

• Ability to travel as needed (10% of the time)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in program planning and scheduling tools (Deltek Open Plan, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project)

• Experience with analysis and visualization tools (Acumen Fuse, SSI tool, Kidasa Milestones, Milestones Professional)

• Experience developing program metrics and driving actions to close

• Experience leading a dispersed team in different geographical locations

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance