Manager Project Management 2
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems is hiring a Manager 2 of Project Managers to lead the execution of capital projects across multiple sites (Magna, Promontory) in Utah. This role will provide leadership, direction, and oversight to a team of Project Managers, ensuring the successful delivery of projects aligned to cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, and capable of setting and executing a clear vision for the Project Management team. This individual will be customer-focused, comfortable driving process improvements, and committed to developing high-performing teams.
Responsibilities Include:
• Directly lead and manage a team of Project Managers supporting multiple Utah sites, setting clear expectations and driving performance.
• Oversee a portfolio of capital projects, ensuring alignment to business priorities, budgets, and schedules.
• Serve as a liaison between project management, planning, project teams, and line management to ensure effective coordination and communication.
• Monitor project performance, including cost, schedule, and scope; prepare and present status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Act as a working leader by managing a select portfolio of projects while modeling strong project execution practices.
• Identify project risks and issues, and lead resolution efforts to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Establish and improve project management processes, tools, and tracking mechanisms to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Northrop Grumman policies, procedures, and production environment requirements.
• Lead employee development efforts, including coaching, performance management, and ongoing learning and growth opportunities.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in Project Management, Engineering, or related STEM field
• Experience managing capital construction, facilities, or procurement projects
• Experience leading projects with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance outcomes
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
• PMP certification
• Prior people leadership experience
• Aerospace & Defense or manufacturing environment experience
• Facilities or construction project experience
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