Sr Manager Business Unit Operations - 16437

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Manager, Programs to lead Business Unit Operations efforts for the SDS Advanced Programs Business Unit.  This position will be located in Huntsville, AL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of managers and professionals at numerous locations responsible for integrating all processes, tools and systems across the Business Unit to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Manage the Business Unit administrative and operational affairs, lead communications across the Business Unit, facilitate the dissemination of information, and expedite the implementation of business initiatives
• Represent the Business Unit in executive internal and external customer meetings
• Establish and manage baseline management controls to ensure configuration and data management integrity of the Business Unit
• Integrate and plan all infrastructure requirements to include facilities, staffing, information technology, and processes, tools and systems critical to the Business Unit
• Leading teams of Project Engineers and Program Management leads to drive horizontal integration of changes and Business Unit level requirements
• Establish key initiatives in support of the Business Unit strategic plan
• Oversee programs and execute Program Status Reviews in coordination with Advanced Programs Investment Lead

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense 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 positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You Will Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related professional and/or military experience that includes a background in Program Management, Program Integration and/or Project Management; Masters and 6 years of experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Ability to travel 25% of the time

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with most recent investigation within 6 years
• Current/Active Special Program Access (SAP)
• Program Management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry
• ICBM, SLBM, or other strategic systems Program experience
• Managing people experience is preferred

Primary Level Salary Range: $178,500.00 - $267,700.00

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