Manager Program Planning 2

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You create and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.
If this is YOU...keep reading!
Roles and responsibilities of the Program Planning and Scheduling Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:
Support a sector priority capture program.

Supporting a sector priority capture program

Manage a team of Program Planning & Scheduling Analysts

Provide Program Planning & Schedule Analysts with day-to-day hands-on support, guidance, troubleshooting, and satisfying Programmatic requirements

Perform quarterly and year-end performance reviews

Project management including managing multiple priorities against ambitious timelines

Support/coordinate internal and external surveillance audits

Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, with particular focus on implementation of the Northrop Grumman Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Provide project planning support to proposal bids and bid reviews

Advise program leadership on the integration of project schedules and project master reports with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Support customer Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits

Attend site business management meetings to define schedule needs and partner with Division/Sector Scheduling management on resource allocation needs

Perform in a fast paced, frequently changing, and demand driven environment

Function as a change agent, creating an environment of trust, compliance, continuous improvement and learning

Problem solving and decision making requiring excellent communication skills

Travel 10%, as required


Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with 7 years of relevant experience or 5 years of related experience with a Master's degree.

Hands-on experience in Program Planning / Scheduling or Cost utilizing Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software

Demonstration of a strong understanding of project management

The willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time

Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance


Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Business Administration or Engineering with Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Program Planning / Scheduling utilizing Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software

Top secret clearance

Experience in a DOD manufacturing or engineering development environment.

Proficiency in MS Office Programs (MS Project, MS Project Server, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word)

Familiarity with Earned Value tools (MPM, Cobra, etc.)

Experience in applying integrated cost/schedule and critical path methodologies within an Earned Value (EVMS) environment.

Experience using a Monte Carlo schedule risk simulator such as Deltek Acumen Risk Analyzer

Familiarity with the NDIA's Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide.

* Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense programs and familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) and/or Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR).

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for?
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00The 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.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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.

Client-provided location(s): Redondo Beach, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10222103

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-12T19:56:14