Facilities Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. The Facilities Manager leads the Planning Organization responsible for the end‑to‑end planning process of the Melbourne site. The role ensures that workspace, program requirements, and long‑range site strategies are aligned with business objectives, stakeholder needs, and regulatory standards. This role will direct the development and upkeep of seating layouts, configuration drawings, as‑built documentation, and the site master plan while providing strategic input to the organization’s long‑range planning efforts. This position is located in Melbourne, FL Key characteristics of someone who will excel in this role: Effective Communicator Clearly conveys complex planning assumptions, constraints, and recommendations to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, verbally and in writing. Actively listens, asks clarifying questions, and adjusts messaging to align with audience needs, from individual contributors to senior leadership. People Leader Provides clear direction, sets priorities, and aligns team objectives with organizational goals. Coaches, develops, and holds team members accountable while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performance culture. Effectively manages workload, resolves conflicts, and supports employee growth through feedback and mentoring. Strong Negotiator Leads negotiations with internal stakeholders and external partners to align scope, resources, and timelines with company objectives. Balances cost, risk, and performance considerations to achieve win‑win outcomes and maintain productive long‑term relationships. Uses data‑driven arguments to secure commitments and resolve competing priorities. Capable of Delivering a Well‑Documented Scenario Develops and presents well‑structured planning scenarios that clearly articulate assumptions, drivers, risks, and impacts. Produces documentation and visualizations (e.g., timelines, capacity plans, trade studies) that enable informed decision‑making by leadership. Ensures scenarios are kept current as inputs or constraints change. Ability to Determine the Best Course of Action Amidst Multiple Options Evaluates multiple alternatives using risk, cost, and schedule analysis to recommend the optimal path forward. Applies sound judgment under uncertainty, escalating appropriately when trade‑offs require leadership input. Makes timely decisions, documents rationale, and monitors outcomes to continuously improve future planning decisions. Basic Required Qualifications: Must either have a bachelor’s degree and 9 years of facility related experience or; a master’s degree and 7 years of facility related experience or a PhD and 5 years of facility related experience, additional experience in lieu of degree will be considered Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) Must have at least 3 Years of experience successfully managing and leading teams which includes ability to lead and manage teams effectively, fostering collaboration and achieving