Production Project Manager 4

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 Defense Systems sector is currently hiring a Production Project Manager 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is an individual contributor, non-manager role with no direct reports.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position.

The primary objective of this role is executing multiple projects to achieve performance goals in support of the AARGM / AARGM-ER portfolio. The candidate is responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects, and serves as the liaison between program management, integrated product teams, and supporting functions.

The Production Project Manager 4 will support the Sr. Program Manager for AARGM/AARGM-ER program with the primary responsibilities like: managing schedules, preparing status reports, coordinating cross-functional engagement and assessing project risks to develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction objectives.

Additional responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):

• Manages all phases of program and project execution.
• Manages schedule for development, production, and product upgrades.
• Preparing status reports and communicating status of projects to management
• Support and at times lead the identification of risks and mitigation activities to meet expected results
• Developing mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers and customers.
• Establish prioritization across AARG-ER portfolio that aligns with business objectives.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Manages Proposal activities

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience in project management or operations. 12 Years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years leading complex, multi‑disciplinary production projects from concept through full-rate production.
• Experience with PMI‑style project management (schedule, cost, risk, Earned Value Management)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance

• Demonstrated experience of Risk, Issues, Opportunities and Mitigation Plans
• Certified CAM / EACs experience
• Strong experience with powepoint presentations
• Ability to meet objectives with little guidance
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Understanding of creating and executing work in accordance with an integrated master schedule (IMS)
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and problem-solving abilities

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.