Northrop Grumman

Manager Program Planning 3

Northrop Grumman$175K — $263K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years or Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Professional background in project management, program management, or related business functions.
  • Minimum 4 years of team leadership experience.
  • Experience with scheduling or planning methodologies like Lines of Balance.
  • STEM degree preferred, particularly in aerospace or defense.

Responsibilities

  • Build and nurture a motivated planning team.
  • Lead independent assessments for Planning & Integration managers.
  • Ensure planning meets all operational expectations.
  • Sustain and enhance planning tools and documentation.
  • Implement strategies for personnel development and continuous improvement.
  • Engage regularly with program leadership for goal alignment.
  • Align team priorities with program requirements.
  • Ensure timely and accurate output coordination with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements with a 9/80 schedule.
  • Professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Engaging team environment.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • Health insurance, life and disability coverage.
  • Savings and retirement plan options.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a F-35 Master Planning Integration Manager 3(Manager Program Planning 3) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our F-35 organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Redondo Beach, California.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This leadership role is an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 senior management position supporting the F-35 program. The manager will oversee the day to day activities for the Master Planning Integration (MPI) Organization on the F-35 program supporting both baseline contract execution as well as change activity, inclusive of Major A/B change requests and Proposals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Build and maintain a highly motivated and engaged team of planning professionals
  • Provide direct leadership with independent assessments to the Planning & Integration AND Master Planning managers of the organization
  • Accountable to meet or exceed the planning expectations across all the Operating Units (OUs) of the program
  • Sustain and improve MPI tools, artifacts, process documentation, and procedures
  • Strengthen the organization through develop and deploy strategies, coaching and personnel development, intense focus and ownership of leadership, and ensure discipline and continuous improvement measures
  • Interact on a daily basis with program leadership and support functions to achieve program and planning goals
  • Maintain prioritization of MPI and functional teams are aligned to program needs
  • Ensuring all output is timely, accurate, and coordinated with relevant stakeholders


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below OR a Masters degree and 6 years of related experience as defined below
  • Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, quality, program management, business management, global supply chain, engineering, contracts management capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
  • Must have a minimum of 4 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
  • Must have scheduling or planning experience in Lines of Balance or a similar practice experiences


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field
  • Scheduling experience (Lines of Balances, Integrated Master Schedules)
  • Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
  • Program execution and Functional Management Experience


Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00

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 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$36.7 billion
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