Northrop Grumman
Join Northrop Grumman as a Manager Program Planning 2 in Melbourne, Brevard County, where you'll lead strategic planning initiatives for mission-critical defense and aerospace programs. This full-time position offers the opportunity to drive program success while working on systems that shape national security and advance innovation across the globe.
About the Role
In this manager-level program planning position, you'll oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs from inception through completion. You'll translate organizational objectives into actionable program strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure initiatives stay aligned with business goals and technical requirements. This role requires a Secret security clearance and involves approximately 10% travel to customer sites and program locations.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain comprehensive program schedules, milestones, and deliverables for defense and aerospace initiatives
- Lead program planning activities including risk assessment, resource allocation, and budget forecasting
- Coordinate with engineering, production, and support teams to ensure program objectives are met on time and within scope
- Monitor program performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed
- Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Mentor junior planners and contribute to continuous process improvement across program management disciplines
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of program planning, project management, or related program management experience in a defense, aerospace, or government contracting environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility
- Strong expertise in program scheduling tools, risk management methodologies, and planning best practices
- Demonstrated leadership ability with the capacity to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, management, or related discipline; relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) a plus
Why Join Northrop Grumman
At Northrop Grumman, we invest in our employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on technology that matters. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
How to Apply
Apply directly through this job listing to be considered for this Manager Program Planning 2 opportunity in Melbourne, Brevard County.
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Working in Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second most-populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas. The name is also used to specifically refer to the local government area named City of Melbourne, whose area is centred on the Melbourne central business district and some immediate surrounds.
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