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Description

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 is seeking an experienced Senior Change Management Project Manager to lead strategic change initiatives within the Enterprise Global Supply Chain organization. This individual will play a critical role in driving successful transformation efforts by developing and implementing change management strategies that improve adoption, minimize resistance, and enhance organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of change management principles, stakeholder engagement, digital deployment initiatives and organizational development strategies.

The qualified candidate may be located anywhere within the continental United States near an existing Northrop Grumman facility including, but not limited to: Baltimore, MD, Falls Church, VA, Irving, TX, Melbourne, FL, or Chandler, AZ.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies and plans to support organizational initiatives including major digital tool deployments.

Assess the impact of change initiatives and develop tailored approaches to drive employee adoption and minimize resistance.

Collaborate with leadership, project teams, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for change efforts.

Design and deliver effective communication and training programs to facilitate smooth transitions.

Identify potential risks and challenges associated with change initiatives and develop mitigation plans.

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of change management efforts.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement by integrating change management best practices across the organization.

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing insights and recommendations on managing change effectively.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Applied Project Management or a related field and 12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Applied Project Management or a related field and 10 years of relevant experience.

Minimum of 12 years of experience in change management, organizational development, mission assurance, project/program management or a related discipline.

Strong understanding of change management frameworks such as PROSCI, ADKAR, or Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model.

Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale change initiatives within a complex, matrixed organization.

Experience with large scale digital transformation deployments and technology-driven change initiatives.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess change impact and effectiveness.

Experience in developing and delivering training programs related to change management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in supply chain, aerospace, defense, or a similarly regulated industry.

Experience with SAP and Costpoint. 

Project management experience and ability to work in an Agile environment. Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute Certification a plus.

Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci Change Management Certification) is a plus.

Existing DoD Secret security clearance.

Salary Range: $128,500.00 - $192,700.00

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.

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.