Manager of Project Management 3 - Mission Assurance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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’s Aeronautics System (AS) sector is hiring a Manager of Project Management 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting Mission Assurance team and Strike Division. This leadership opportunity will be located in Palmdale, CA. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of Strike Mission Assurance are led effectively and efficiently. You will be a member of the Mission Assurance Leadership Team and will work with other members of the Mission Assurance Leadership Team and staff to ensure day-to-day operational aspects of the organization meet the needs of the functions and programs supported.   Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Support the development of division strategies and objectives with alignment to Sector, Mission Assurance and Program goals • Lead communication of strategy, objectives and priorities across multiple sites, functional areas and job levels • Set organizational business rhythms and content to evaluate progress on all objectives and performance measurements (financial and non-financial) • Assess and refine performance metrics for effectiveness to ensure metrics used are driving the intended behavior or outcome • Lead execution of strategic initiatives that affect the overall division or other internal special projects • Ensure Strike daily execution and methods align with Functional processes and best practices, identify and drive improvement where needed • Support the development and execution of the organization’s Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan (AOP/LRSP) to include resource planning • Proactively manage the materials, data and presentation needs for upcoming events to accurately portray progress and help needed • Serve as a representative on select councils and boards • Organize and implement employee engagement activities such as Town Halls, Leader Site Visits, and Leadership Forums     Basic Qualifications:  • Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of related experience as defined below: OR a Master’s degree and 7 years of related experience as defined below; • Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, Mission Assurance, Build IPT, engineering, and/or business management related functions • Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning, and presentation skills are required • Demonstrated ability to foster effective relationships with others, including ability to interact effectively with senior level management • Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information • Demonstrated ability to understand detailed program financial performance; strong problem solving a