Manager Project Management 3 Chief of Staff

Manager, Project Management 3

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 is looking for a Manager, Project Management 3, for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit, reporting directly to the VP; serving as Chief of Staff, ensuring all aspects of the Business Unit operations are effective and efficient. This position will be in Northridge CA. The selected candidate will be a member of the Advanced Weapons Leadership Team and work directly with the VP and the Advance Weapons Leadership to organize and facilitate day-to-day operational aspects of the Business Unit.

Duties and responsibilities include :

• Integrate day-to-day operational objectives to meet the Business Unit's financial, non-financial goals and assigned Sector Operating Objectives (SOOs)
• Work with leadership to identify Business Unit focus areas for process improvement / streamlining and development and execution of operational initiatives
• Support the development and execution of the Business Unit's Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Strategic Plan (AOP / LRSP) to include the planning of resources to achieve the plans
• Prepare Business Unit VP for all senior level internal meetings and customer engagements with relevant information / materials such as talking points and relevant background information
• Support Advanced Weapons business rhythms and coordinate the development, review and periodic reporting of applicable Business Unit operating objectives, and non-financial metrics
• Ensure deliverables required by Division level business rhythms are coordinated among the staff and delivered timely
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP and the Advanced Weapons leadership team
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives and tasks initiated by the VP by working with cross-functional teams and business leaders across the organization
• Act as a focal point for communication and collaboration among Advanced Weapons functional leaders and operations
• Anticipate and proactively manage the materials, data and presentation needs for upcoming meetings and events
• Support employee engagement activities such as VP Leadership All Hands, and Leader Site Visits
• Leads internal special projects as requested by the VP, to include activities such as : establishing and leading a cross-functional team, developing and monitoring objectives, briefing senior leaders, and facilitating broader communication across division employees as appropriate.

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Primary Level Salary Range : $154,600.00 - $231,800.00 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.