Northrop Grumman · 9 hours ago
Manager Project Management 2 - R10219119
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$133K/yr - $200K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in aerospace technology, seeking a Manager Project Management 2 for their F-35 program. This role involves leading a team focused on process improvement initiatives, overseeing project management operations, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Lead a multidisciplinary team of project management and technical professionals supporting major aerospace program initiatives
Manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
Review status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports
Assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
Manage and develop staff, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Define and execute projects, information systems and enterprise data architecture strategies aligned with program objectives
Lead Agile portfolio and program execution, including backlog prioritization and implementation of projects
Direct the full lifecycle of business applications, process improvement initiatives, data systems, integration activities, and automation capabilities
Oversee IT service delivery performance, ensuring availability, resilience, cybersecurity, and customer satisfaction
Identify technology gaps and deploy scalable, enterprise-class digital solutions
Coordinate cross-functional integration activities across IPTs and enterprise stakeholder groups
Provide strategic leadership, decision authority, risk management, and issue resolution
Prepare and deliver senior-level briefings; represent the organization at program and executive reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master's 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, information technology or software development
Demonstrated experience directing development and implementation of process improvement initiatives, business applications or enterprise data systems
Experience managing the full software development lifecycle and Agile delivery methodologies
Preferred
Expertise in above-shop-floor processes supporting the F-35 program
Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe, or other Agile certification
Experience delivering scalable enterprise data architectures and automation solutions
Hands-on SQL Server experience and applied data analytics execution
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop technical and project management teams
Demonstrated change leadership with measurable organizational improvement outcomes
Strong record of continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies and project management practices
Ability to set strategic direction while also engaging at the detailed level to design sustainable solutions
Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across complex project scope
Proven ability to communicate clearly and influence effectively across diverse, cross-functional teams and leadership levels
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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