Manager Project Management 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Manager Project Management 2 . The position supports Systems Integration Solutions (SIS) Operating Unit (OU) team within the Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions Business Unit. This position is onsite in Orlando Florida, other locations may be considered.

The Project Manager will focus support for CBAD [ Cannon Based Air Defense]. CBAD is new advanced, guided cannon-fired ammunition to intercept mass air threats like drones and cruise missiles. CBAD provides terminal defense against a high volume of diverse aerial threats, such as unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and cruise missiles. 

The selected individual will lead the planning, scheduling, coordination and execution of all Operating Unit level internal meetings and engagements. 

Coordinating all program level, operating unit level and business unit level engagements, developing and maintaining the business operations dashboard to track performance metrics, and coordinate action tracking across the division leadership.  

Provide Guidance up and down the chain of command.

Primary responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Meeting Coordination- Support SIS OU Director in the planning, coordination and execution of all program and operating unit level meetings to include; Site Visits, Cross-OU/BU/Sector exchanges, staff meetings, BURs, BARs, Metrics reviews.
• Meeting Support – Prepare all meeting minutes, create Action Item Trackers on MS SharePoint and track to closure. When the SIS OU Director is unavailable, stand in and/or run meetings in their absence as needed.
• DS Principles & Operating Practices (DS PrOP) – Manage the coordination and review of DS PrOP drafts with relevant stakeholders to gather formal comments/ concurrence.
• SharePoint – Review all requests for new sites and maintain oversight of permissions to approved sites; maintain tracking sheet detailing all addresses and owners.
• Special Projects – Manage and staff special projects that as requested by the SIS Director. Of particular interest this role will support the effort to establish Cannon Based Air Defense (CBAD) as a program of record.
• Strategic Communication – Support the SIS Director in developing key messages and talking points for deliver to BUVP and higher and to employees, prepare presentations that communicate the Operating Unit’s priorities, challenges, and highlights effectively for a variety of audiences and settings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years related professional experience OR a master’s degree AND 8 or more years of related professional experience
• Experience with conducting presentations to upper/executive management.
• 3+ years of demonstrated management experience  [ project management experience]
• Demonstrated leadership experience – either leading direct reports, technical program teams, or strategy efforts.. 
• Project Management - Experience in managing projects, tracking deliverables, and meeting deadlines. . 
• Experience Advising the senior leadership[ on strategic priorities, conduct research, and analyze data to inform decision-making. 
• Experience Leading and managing cross-functional projects from conception to completion, tracking progress and making recommendations for improvements. 
• Experience , fostering collaboration, ensuring clear communication, and filtering information for executive review
• US Citizenship with Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading business operations at the OU level or higher
• Experience with Air Defense such as CRAM, Shorad, CIWS, Patriot