Production Project Manager 4

About the Role

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.

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

What You'll Do

• Support the Sr. Program Manager for the AARGM/AARGM-ER program: managing schedules, preparing status reports, coordinating cross-functional engagement, and assessing project risks
• Manage all phases of program and project execution
• Manage schedule for development, production, and product upgrades
• Prepare status reports and communicate project status to management
• Support and at times lead identification of risks and mitigation activities
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention/problem solving with program managers and customers
• Establish prioritization across the AARGM-ER portfolio aligned with business objectives
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Manage proposal activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6 years, in project management or operations (12 years of experience accepted in lieu of a 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Risk, Issues, Opportunities and Mitigation Plans
• Certified CAM / EACs experience
• Strong PowerPoint presentation skills
• Ability to meet objectives with little guidance
• Understanding of executing work per an integrated master schedule (IMS)

Schedule

Full-time, on-site in Northridge, CA. No remote/telework option. Travel: 25% of the time.

Pay & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 (base pay; final offer depends on experience, education, skills, and market conditions). Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).