Northrop Grumman

Operations Program Manager 3

Northrop Grumman$159K — $239K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
  • Proficient in Cost Point or other ERP systems.
  • Skilled in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
  • Able to obtain and maintain a US Government DoW Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of Operation Program Managers to meet production schedules and requirements.
  • Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance on development contracts.
  • Act as an advisor, getting involved in daily operations as needed.
  • Build relationships with production and engineering leadership to discuss program strategies.
  • Develop staffing profiles and schedules to fulfill program demands.
  • Cultivate a team culture focused on employee engagement and quality.
  • Lead audits to ensure compliance with processes and requirements.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan.
  • Company paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacations and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Defense System is looking for an Operations Program Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Weapons (AW) business unit. This leadership role is located in Northridge, CA.

The Operations Program Manager 3 will be responsible for directing activities of the Operations Program organization. These activities are related to missile production. In this role, the selected candidate will also be the Operations Program focal point for all production and development programs, which will include the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of Operation Program Managers, supporting production schedules and production requirements.
  • Responsibilities include cost, schedule, and technical performance of a specific unit or work package on a large system development-type contract or broad responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a delivery order or small technical services-type contract.
  • Functions as an advisor to unit regarding tasks, projects, and operations. Becomes actively involved in daily operations only when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.
  • Routinely meet with production and engineering Leadership, to build strong relationships, and advise and discuss program strategies and execution plans.
  • Determine and develop staffing profiles and schedules to meet program requirements.
  • Establish and harvest team values and culture with focus on employee engagement, diversity, a first-time quality.
  • Lead various internal company and external customer audits to assure process compliance and requirements satisfaction
  • Oversees projects and task assigned to the organizational group performed by non-exempt and/or exempt employees. Becomes involved only when required to assist in meeting schedules or to resolve technical or operational problems. May accomplish results through lower-level supervisor or exempt employees.


We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience in leadership and project management
  • Experience with Cost Point or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
  • MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoW Secret security clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business management
  • Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
  • Manufacturing or Engineering experience
  • Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
  • STEM Degree
  • Current Special Program Access
  • Program capture execution from EMD through FRP
  • A proven track record of developing and implementing strategies for change
  • Experienced in dynamic environments where there may be schedule changes, design changes and validation failures


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Primary Level Salary Range: $159,500.00 - $239,300.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
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$82.7 billion
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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