Manager Project Management 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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 Aeronautics System Sector is seeking a  Manager Operations Project Management 2  to support our Industrial Engineering & Operations Management (IEOM) organization. The leader will join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals on-site in  Palmdale, California. The Manager of Project Management 2 will have the responsibility of working side by side with a team of individuals performing Industrial engineering and operations management tasks. Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

This leadership role will be responsible for the products and services related to overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects and over design release areas. Our Team:  reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. The team is well-versed with providing the following pillars: Report status of work to respective customers. Analyze multiple data sources, data gathering in detail to identify trends and patterns Coordinate with different functional teams to implement solutions and monitor outcomes Ordering of materials and goods to ensure the on-time delivery of our product. Provide guidance and statement of work to shop floor technicians. Maintain and develop cost and schedule analysis charts to help support managerial direction. Working closely with functional/Program manager to provide direction to maintain production support. Continuous improvement Initiatives Provide technical and leadership support to the Operations Project Management (OPM) team. Coach, mentor, and develop team of project managers by assigning meaningful tasks, providing frequent feedback, and rewarding positive performance. Build trust within the organization and align team towards a clear set of impactful goals. Administer to employees, including performance reviews, merit increases, promotions, skills inventory and personal resources. Drive strategic initiatives and tactical actions that deliver results to improve program cost and schedule performance. Ensure program milestones and performance goals are achieved. Deliver on short-term, high visibility program requests, while creating a vision and executing a long-term strategy to influence change within and outside the organization. Coordinate the development and maintenance of manufacturing schedules and plans to ensure adequate labor, facilities, equipment, tooling, and materials are available