Project Management Manager 2

A successful candidate in this role will be interested/energized by and able to:

Provide functional oversite to a team of approximately 12 individual contributors.
Collect and organize performance feedback, administer performance reviews, and approve time charging.
Navigate ambiguity and develop a systemic approach and strategy to address and solve problems.
Build relationships and effectively listen and communicate to influence and ensure accountability across a network of stakeholders.
Analyze and make recommendations around business challenges based on data and metrics.
Engage with all employees up through executive leaders to understand requirements and expectations, and inspire a retentive team culture.
Attend and/or lead project meetings and provide status including presenting operations status to site leadership
Define, adjust, and hold team accountable to the organizational operating rhythm, goals and initiatives
Oversee execution of key strategic projects and deliverables, engaging all relevant stakeholders to ensure success - establishing needed partnerships, developing program plans, and driving accountability for performance
Ensure consistency and clarity in adhering to processes and procedures.
Integrate metrics, develop, and refine dashboards, leverage and embrace digital transformation opportunities to streamline procedures and processes
Deliver presentations to customers, executive leadership and other program stakeholders
Identify, allocate and manage project resources, including workforce planning
Ensure adherence to master plans and schedules
Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80 first shift schedule
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years, or Master's Degree and 3+ years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
2+ years of experience in a Program/Project Management or Integration role
Ability to obtain and retain a DoD Top Secret and SCI security clearance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent understanding of industry practices, processes, and standards with the ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct, and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address project impacts through a systematic, proactive approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program
Demonstrated experience executing high-impact projects as a team leader
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Demonstrated executive-level presentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:

Aerospace industry experience
Active, current DoD Top Secret Clearance and SCI
Site Operations experience overseeing construction projects
Facility/construction/space planning experience
* Managing programs in excess of $1M
Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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-R10212619

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-29T20:15:47