Northrop Grumman

Operations Project Manager

Northrop Grumman$111K — $167K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, testing, and/or design.
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Control Account Management (CAM).
  • Demonstrated leadership or project management experience.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with manufacturing production proposals and SAP in low volume, high mix environments.
  • Must hold U.S. Citizenship and be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main Manufacturing liaison with Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
  • Analyze project challenges and create solutions to achieve goals in productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Oversee Manufacturing Operations budget, ensuring necessary resources are secured for execution.
  • Represent Manufacturing at program Configuration Control Board for design changes.
  • Engage in risk management activities, addressing Manufacturing risks in the program risk register.
  • Support new business development by generating proposal documentation.

Benefits

  • Health Plan options catering to diverse needs.
  • Comprehensive Savings Plan for financial security.
  • Paid Time Off for personal and vacation use.
  • Education Assistance for further professional development.
  • Training and Development opportunities to enhance skills.
  • Flexible work schedule options (9/80) where applicable.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Production Operations (Operations Project Manager) based onsite in Apopka, FL at the Northrop Grumman Precision Targeting and Protection facility.

What you will get to do:
  • Serve as the primary Manufacturing interface with the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain (SCM), Mission Assurance (MA) and customers.
  • Assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, line managers, and customers.
  • Cost Account Manager (CAM) for Manufacturing Operations budget, including Earned Value Management reporting and variance reporting. Ensures that the required manufacturing and test resources are forecasted and secured to execute the job (people, equipment, and facilities).
  • Represent Manufacturing at program Configuration Control Board, ensuring proper implementation of design changes.
  • Active participant in program risk management activity, ensuring any applicable Manufacturing risks and/or opportunities are captured and managed in the program risk register
  • Support and generate proposal documentation as needed to foster new work.


Please note this is an individual contributor role and not a management role.

The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning and presentation skills are required.
  • The ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
  • The ability to develop solutions to complex problems requiring the use of ingenuity, creativity, and participation of internal and /or external personnel & teams.
  • Experience interfacing with all levels of employees and leadership


Basic Qualifications for the Senior Principal Production Operations (Operations Project Manager):
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's degree with 6 or more years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in engineering, manufacturing, testing, and/or design.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Control Account Management (CAM) techniques, which includes program cost and schedule management.
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership and/or project management.
  • Experience with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with manufacturing production proposals.
  • Experience with SAP and MRP in a low volume, high mix manufacturing environment.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship required


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
  • Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement.
  • Experience with Basis of Estimates, Risk Management, Return to Green plans, managing budgets and Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Experience working on government contracts.
  • Proficiency in Risk and Opportunity management.
  • Experience with SAP S4/MRP.
  • Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.


What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

#MPR

Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

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Enhance your career through our robust networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within Northrop Grumman through various events, mentorship programs, and professional groups. Our leadership is deeply invested in nurturing talent and guiding team members through their career journey.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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