Product Line Business Operations Lead 3

Business Operations Lead

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 Defense Systems Sector Global C2 Solutions BU is looking for a Business Operations Lead to support the Product Line (PL). The BU's portfolio of capabilities includes Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Multi-Domain Command and Control, weapon systems engineering integration and test, sensor and effector integration, and Agile DevSecOps SW development. The position is located in Huntsville, AL. The primary objective of the position is to support the Product Line in the successful execution of cost, schedule, and technical performance in the delivery of products and services to the customer. The Product Line Operations Lead reports to the BU Chief of Staff within the Business Operations and Strategic Growth organization, and will also serve as the Operations Lead for the Product Line Director; primary responsibilities include the management and oversight to the following critical functions:

• PL Operations management, program execution and external coordination
• Organization and manpower staffing management and reporting
• Support to program planning, start-up, and assessments
• Leading PL special projects and initiatives
• Preparing and/or presenting executive level briefings
• Promoting operational efficiency and best practices to elevate OU/PL/BU performance

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience OR 9 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Dynamic and executive briefing skills
• Demonstrated experience with operations and the management of projects, including:
• Leadership of medium to large scale projects and initiatives across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Successful project completion within the confines of cost, quality, and schedule
• Proven ability to showcase attention to detail, collaborating across organizations and influencing stakeholders
• Experience in leveraging automation and software tools that promote efficiency, i.e. SharePoint, Confluence, Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance investigated within the last 5 years
• Program management or agile project management experience
• Knowledge of company and sector operations, policies, procedures and principles of operating practices
• Lean or agile trained/certified

The 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.