Manufacturing Operations Project Manager 3 - R10187817

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 147,500 - 221,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Project Manager to lead innovative projects in the Tactical Surveillance Mission Platforms division. This role is pivotal in managing production execution, ensuring cost accountability, and fostering a high-performance team environment. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in manufacturing and project management, along with strong leadership skills to drive success in a dynamic setting. Join a forward-thinking company that values employee growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans and paid time off. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or similar roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage production execution and cost performance for Business Unit programs.
• Lead teams to resolve manufacturing execution issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Cross-Organizational Collaboration

Employee Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Project Manager 3

Requisition ID: R10187817

• Category: Program Management
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Project Manager 3 to lead the Tactical Surveillance Mission Platforms (TSMP) Operating Unit and the Operations Project Manager (OPM) Team. This position will report to the OPM Director for the Airborne Surveillance Business Unit located in Baltimore, MD.

The OPM Manager position is both a functional management position with direct reports and a Project Leadership position. The Manufacturing Operations Project Managers are the interface between the Business Division and Manufacturing.

This position is responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of Manufacturing activities for this Business Division.

What You’ll Get to Do:

1. Manage the production execution for Business Unit programs
2. Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance
3. Serve as Manufacturing lead for all proposals in the Business Unit
4. Create and lead teams to resolve the issues adversely impacting the manufacturing execution of the programs
5. Understand and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers
6. Ensure Manufacturing has the needed resources to execute the programs
7. Serve as Functional Manager and direct the work of your reporting Operations Project Managers
8. Perform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Business Division
9. Mentor, develop, and assess direct reports
10. Provide strategic leadership to ensure all Program and Manufacturing objectives are achieved
11. Provide Manufacturing expertise to support the strategic vision of the Business Division

The chosen candidate must have demonstrated ability in working with cross organizational teams and customers; the ability to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff; strong leadership skills; and a track record of building high-performance teams, with a particular focus on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, or similar roles; Master's degree with 6 years’ experience
2. 5+ years of experience leading people and/or projects
3. Minimum of 2 years supporting direct reports
4. Working knowledge of SAP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
5. Program execution experience with excellent presentation and communication skills
6. Candidate must have an Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a STEM field
2. Demonstrated expertise in IMS Scheduling, production planning, and material management tools
3. Experience leading Manufacturing proposal efforts

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Benefits include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and more!

Salary Range: $147,500 - $221,300

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.