Manager 2 - Program Planning and Scheduling at NGC

Compensation

$146,600 – $219,800/yr

Location: Sunnyvale, California
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Jun 2, 2026

Description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Program Planning and Scheduling Manager 2 for its Mission Systems Sector in Sunnyvale, California. The onsite role leads a scheduling department, manages program schedules and baselines, supports schedulers and program management, coordinates audits and reviews, and ensures compliance with earned-value and scheduling processes. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher with 8 years of related experience or a master’s degree with 6 years, 4 years of hands-on program planning or scheduling experience, Microsoft Project proficiency, domestic travel of 10%, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. The primary salary range is $146,600 to $219,800, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external hires.

Required Skills

Microsoft Project
Project management
Earned-value management
Schedule Health Analysis
Monte Carlo risk assessment
MRP

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher, or a master’s degree with 6 years of related experience
Required Previous Experiences: 4 years of hands-on program planning or scheduling experience using Microsoft Project
Experience using Schedule Health Analysis and Monte Carlo schedule risk assessment tools
Experience in a Department of Defense manufacturing or engineering development environment
Experience in aerospace or defense programs and familiarity with IPMDAR
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in business administration or engineering
Production scheduling experience and familiarity with MRP
Familiarity with earned-value tools such as Cobra
Experience applying integrated cost/schedule and critical path methodologies in an EVMS environment
Familiarity with the NDIA Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide
Current, active DoD Secret security clearance