Northrop Grumman
Manager2-ProgramPlanningandScheduling
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“Manager 2 - Program Planning and Scheduling at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Program Planning, Scheduling, Earned Value Management. Manage all scheduling efforts and schedule baselines. Provide site schedulers with day-to-day hands on support”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Relocation assistance may be available, 10% travel, US Citizenship required, DoD Secret security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or higher with 8 years of related experience or a Master's degree with 6 years of related experience, 12 years of related experience in lieu of degree, 4 years of hands-on experience in Program Planning / Scheduling utilizing Microsoft Project, Understanding of project management and earned-value management principles, Proficiency in MS Office Programs, Experience using Schedule Health Analysis and Monte Carlo schedule risk assessment tools, Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time, US Citizenship is required, Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Nice to Have
Degree in a Business Administration or Engineering related field, Experience in a DOD manufacturing or engineering development environment, Production scheduling experience, Familiarity with MRP, Familiarity with Earned Value tools (Cobra, etc.), Experience in applying integrated cost/schedule and critical path methodologies within an Earned Value (EVMS) environment, Familiarity with the NDIA's Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide, Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense programs, Familiarity with Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR), Current, active DoD Secret security clearance
What You'll Do.
Manage all scheduling efforts and schedule baselines
Provide site schedulers with day-to-day hands on support
Provide guidance and troubleshooting to schedulers
Satisfy Programmatic requirements
Function as a change agent
Create an environment of trust
continuous improvement
Manage multiple priorities against ambitious timelines
Support/coordination of internal and external surveillance audits
Ensure full compliance with corporate and sector scheduling
Focus on implementation of the NGMS Earned Value
Provide support to bids
Provide support to bid reviews
Provide support to integrated baseline reviews
Provide support to internal projects
Advise business managers in integrating project schedules with
Attend site business management meetings
Define schedule needs
Work with sector scheduling management on resource allocation
Assist sector scheduling group in evaluating goals and
Bring team together to foster collaboration
Reach customer and company success
Manage and drive top performance through employee engagement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Program Management; Partner with Business Management leadership; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Project management, Integrated baseline reviews, Critical path methodologies
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and [cyber](https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/mission-solutions/cyber) solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We are looking for you to join our team as a **Program Planning and Scheduling Manager 2** based out of**Sunnyvale, CA**. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule. *****$10K Sign on Bonus payable to qualified new external hires only. Internals are not eligible***** _What You’ll Get to Do:_ The **Program Planning & Scheduling Manager 2** will become part of the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (MS) Sector, Program Scheduling and Compliance Center of Excellence. The MS scheduling organization focuses on skill development and, most import
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