Operations Program Manager – Space Systems (CAM Lead)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Oxnard, CA seeks an Operations Program Manager – Level 3 to steer manufacturing and operations for a high-priority program. You will collaborate with program management, systems engineering, flight hardware design, and logistics to define the plan and drive execution.

Strong leadership, risk management, and cross-functional communication are essential as you manage cost, schedule, and resources to deliver on customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree with 8 years of professional experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience.
• Experience in CAM and project management roles and responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communications and technical presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Creates and fosters a One-team approach with value-stream leaders to meet customer mission requirements on time and on budget.
• Serves as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for manufacturing and operations on the program; responsible for measuring and reporting program performance.
• Accountable for cost and schedule performance; develops and communicates the manufacturing and operations plan for all assembly, integration, and testing activities.
• Represents manufacturing and operations on the risk board; manages risk and opportunities.
• Identifies, allocates and manages program resources, including workforce planning with value-stream leaders.
• Leads and coordinates mechanical, electrical, RF, harness and quality assurance resources on the vehicle/program.
• Coordinates shared facility utilization for Test Planning and related labs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAM

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's of Science

Master's degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Oxnard, CA seeks an Operations Program Manager – Level 3 to steer manufacturing and operations for a high-priority program. You will collaborate with program management, systems engineering, flight hardware design, and logistics to define the plan and drive execution.

Strong leadership, risk management, and cross-functional communication are essential as you manage cost, schedule, and resources to deliver on customer requirements.