Northrop Grumman

Technical Services Project Manager (Level 5)

Northrop Grumman$152K — $229K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 8 years of relevant experience in Operations or Program Management/Military.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, typically requiring U.S. citizenship.
  • Strong skills in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Prior experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES, SAP, PRISM).
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Ability to travel 10% to 25% depending on residency.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a change agent to enhance material flow and integration using lean practices.
  • Establish and execute operations plans for manufacturing and assembly of complex subassemblies.
  • Develop forecasts for assembly and manpower needs.
  • Support proposal efforts for the operations team.
  • Perform direct tasks to support team and program objectives as needed.
  • Ensure objectives are met through proper methodology and planning.
  • Maintain compliance with program scope, schedules, and best practices.

Benefits

  • 9/80 schedule allowing every other Friday off.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacations and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

The Technical Services Project Manager (Level 5) will be reporting to the Operations Program Manager (OPM). The OPM organization is the primary interface between the program office, customer, and factory leadership. They are responsible for leading, communicating, and influencing across the organization and the customer. They will support all operations activities including cost, quality, and schedule. The Project Manager will be responsible for the operational performance for the lifecycle of the program from proposal through delivery.

Essential Functions:
  • Change agent to improve material flow and empowerment within subassembly integration utilizing lean practices and visual management
  • Assist in establishing and executing all operations plans, including material, manufacturing, integration of large and complex subassemblies with associated testing
  • Develop assembly and manpower forecast
  • Assist in proposal efforts for the operations team
  • Performing direct tasks and assuming individual roles as necessary to support the team and program objectives.
  • Establish methodology to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly objectives are achieved
  • Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of program scope, schedules, performance objectives, internal and external processes, guidelines, policies, and best practices, and ensuring that all functional team members are aware of and are compliant with these items.
  • Maintain ownership of the program's operations EAC, budget and EVM reporting
  • Manage an integrated master schedule for the operation's portion of the program scope
  • Prepare and present information relating to program status for both internal and external review
  • Identify project milestones, critical paths, and potential risks, and develop contingency plans to address them.
  • Facilitate regular meetings and communications to keep all parties informed of project progress, changes and issues.


This is a fully on-site position; hybrid or remote work is not available. Relocation is not offered.

Pay range inclusive of two locations and will vary based on site.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience - OR - Master's degree with 8 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance which typically requires US Citizenship
  • Strong MS Project, Excel, Power Point and Word skills
  • Previous experience leading a multi discipline team
  • Experience working with a manufacturing execution system (MES, SAP, PRISM)
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
  • Ability to travel based on location - Arizona resident will travel 25%; Virginia resident will travel 10%


Your Key Strengths:
  • Exceptional written and oral communications skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organization
  • Verbal and written communications with management


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors and/or Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
  • Active US Government security clearance or Secret or higher
  • Previous experience leading a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience implementing lean projects
  • Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
  • Experience managing a Product line
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certified


We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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