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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 Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector is seeking a Manager Operations Research 2 to join our Sector Programs Team to manage our MS Programs Processes and Tools as we continue to advance program management execution, development and culture. The person hired in this position will have the option to work remotely.
What You'll Get to Do:
The selected candidate will be the Product Owner of the program management processes and supporting tools, with responsibility for their management, content, delivery, and support. These include the Programs Portal (web presence), the Program Execution Framework (PEF), and the program management Sector Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP) documents. The selected candidate will be a thought leader and advocate in the evolution of program processes and tools across the sector. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Product owner for the following program execution tools: NGPro, PEF Sharepoint, and Program Startup App
Manage software and team projects from inception through testing, release, and maintenance.
Support programs implementation of these tools through tailoring sessions, knowledge transfer and communication planning
Lead for Program Management process documentation and compliance
Maintain Program Management PrOP
Sector Quality Audits: Jointly audit programs with QMA including documentation of findings and approval of corrective actions. Collaborating with Div PM leads and raising systemic compliance issues to PMAB.
Lead workshops and demos providing program startup resources to PM community
Collaborate with function organizations to provide and update T3G resources (templates, tools, training, and guidance) in the PEF Sharepoint
Collaborate with various working groups (Statement of Operational Objectives (SOO) teams, Product Line Alignment Working Group (WG), Tiger Teams) to
Incorporate content into the PEF and Program Management PrOP
Ensure alignment of PM processes with other functional PrOP
Support working groups as PM Focal point
Collaborate with International Trade Compliance to provide access to Global PEF and Sector Program resources to international NG sites.
Support Enterprise working groups as needed to collaborate with other sectors for Enterprise initiatives and program management process and tool improvements/rollouts
Maintain PMX newsletter schedule – compiling resources and articles from PMX team and DIV leads for publication
Maintain analytics for PEF, newsletter and Sector programs sites and tools
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience or a Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience.
Demonstrated success in solving highly complex problems.
Experience as team lead and/or manager of people including working in a cross-functional environment.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills that demonstrate an ability to comprehend and explain objectives, initiatives and adoption plans to a broad range of audiences.
Familiarity with program management policies, processes, and tools.
Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage quickly shifting priorities, requirements and overlapping deadlines.
High level of proficiency in MS Office suite, SharePoint.
US Citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated proficiency in software development processes (e.g., requirements, design, database, testing, configuration control) and user centered design
Demonstrated coaching and training ability.
Scrum master and product owner qualified.
Knowledge of program management policies, processes and tools.
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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $121,000.00 - $190,700.00The 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.