Program Operations Manager 2

Program Operations Manager 2

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. 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, Missile Defense Integration Business Unit, is seeking a Program Operations Manager 2 to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This role is located in Huntsville, Alabama with limited remote work accommodations.

In this highly dynamic and interactive role, you will interact with numerous stakeholders including program management, business management, engineering, and the customer. Outstanding organizational and leadership skills are required to succeed in this role.

Essential Functions :

• Managing the program operations team of varying experience levels, including functional and job assignment management and prioritization.
• Ensuring the program operations team is successful in their responsibilities to the program in the areas of processes, procedures, training, audit support, communications, metrics, project tools, on-boarding, off-boarding, event logistics, and program review support.
• Engaging the team with timely flow-down of information and fostering robust collaboration within the team.
• Performing direct tasks and assuming individual roles as necessary to support the team and program objectives.
• Collaborating with program and business leadership to identify and support evolving program operational needs.
• Maintaining awareness of each team member's responsibilities and performance, providing guidance, and helping them to identify resources needed to overcome obstacles and meet project objectives.
• Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of program scope, schedules, performance objectives, internal and external processes, guidelines, policies, and best practices, and ensuring that all functional team members are aware of and are compliant with these items.
• Supporting and leading program initiatives, which could include process improvement, workforce engagement, training material development, cross-organization collaboration, etc.
• Ensuring that team projects are completed on schedule.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Primary Level Salary Range : $149,400.00 - $224,000.00 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. 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.