Northrop Grumman Hiring for Mgr Programs 3 – Operations Job at Linthicum, MD Full Time

The Payload and Ground Systems Division within the Space Systems Sector seeks a dynamic Operations Manager to lead and provide support to division staff, business units, operating units, and program managers to enable high performing program execution. The position reports directly to the Division Director of Operations and is located in Baltimore, MD .

In this role, the candidate understands the Division objectives, ensures all activities are aligned with these objectives, interpreting and developing organizational strategies, policies and practices as needed to meet the division’s financial, non-financial and growth goals. The selected candidate will:

• Collaborate with the Program Managers to ensure effective planning and operations of programs.
• Collaborate with multiple functional organizations (engineering, security, mission assurance, supply chain management, business development, strategy, etc) to define strategies that enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage risk assessments and mitigation with a strong focus on compliance, and ensuring that performance standards are met across the Division
• Identify division focus areas for improvement/streamlining, development and execution of operational initiatives, monitoring of operational goals and sector-specific objectives, and elimination of non-value-added activities at all levels in the organization.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standard. This includes detailed project planning and control, managing project scope and change control and escalating issues where necessary.

The candidate will assist the Division Director of Operations in multiple activities, and requires an understanding of the restricted customer community, program management skills, proven strategic planning and business execution capabilities, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across the enterprise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, track and execute all Division capital projects from planning through project close out.

• Coordinate with RSP business unit for Baltimore Division facilities needs in close coordination with program security and information assurance & technology. This includes SCIF development & upgrades and safety & compliance issues.

• Establish & maintain Division business rhythm. Improve operational systems, processes and policies in support of the Division mission – includes management reporting, information flow and management, business development process and organizational planning
• Work in close partnership with all functional areas to achieve Division goals
• Partner with the business development and business management teams to maximize investments. Manage capital and expense projects, support LRSP planning, and provide oversight and review of investment expenditures, ensuring the division stays within allocated budget.
• Business Resumption Plan (BRP) coordination & support.
• Conduct regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and resolution
• Work in compliance with company policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years progressive experience in an engineering or operations environment

• Management experience in programs, engineering, operations or related technical fields
• Understanding of technical, cost, schedule impacts on a program

• Familiarity with SAP business transactions

• Understanding of business development and capture strategies

• Current Secret Clearance or higher with the ability to get TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• To be successful in this role, the candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, be highly collaborative, team oriented, have strong people leadership skills, and be able to effectively multi-task competing priorities and schedules across the Division.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to quickly respond to a variety of demands are essential.
• Excels at operating in a fast pace, diverse environment and can adapt to change
• Strong NG understanding and proven experience effectively working within and through NG (and/or a similar) corporate culture
• 5 years of experience in program management
• Demonstrated ability to understand detailed program financial performance; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Experience in organizational effectiveness and operations implementing best practices
• Open to direction and collaborative work style commitment to get the job completed
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view
• Delegates responsibilities effectively
• Experience with SAP
• Current TS/SCI clearance