• Sr Manager Business Unit Operations

    Northrop Grumman (Huntsville, AL)


    Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a **Senior Manager, Programs to lead Business Unit Operations** efforts for the SDS Advanced Programs Business Unit. This position will be located in **Huntsville, AL** .

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead a team of managers and professionals at numerous locations responsible for integrating all processes, tools and systems across the Business Unit to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness

    + Manage the Business Unit administrative and operational affairs, lead communications across the Business Unit, facilitate the dissemination of information, and expedite the implementation of business initiatives

    + Represent the Business Unit in executive internal and external customer meetings

    + Establish and manage baseline management controls to ensure configuration and data management integrity of the Business Unit

    + Integrate and plan all infrastructure requirements to include facilities, staffing, information technology, and processes, tools and systems critical to the Business Unit

    + Leading teams of Project Engineers and Program Management leads to drive horizontal integration of changes and Business Unit level requirements

    + Establish key initiatives in support of the Business Unit strategic plan

    + Oversee programs and execute Program Status Reviews in coordination with Advanced Programs Investment Lead

    As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense 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 positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

    You Will Bring These Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related professional and/or military experience that includes a background in Program Management, Program Integration and/or Project Management; Masters and 6 years of experience

    + Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) with an investigation date within the last 6 years.

    + Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

    + Ability to travel 25% of the time

    These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

    + Active DoD Top Secret clearance with most recent investigation within 6 years

    + Current/Active Special Program Access (SAP)

    + Program Management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry

    + ICBM, SLBM, or other strategic systems Program experience

    + Managing people experience is preferred