Operations Project Manager / Principal Operations Project Manager

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Operations Project Manager to lead critical projects that shape the future of technology. This role involves managing complex interfaces, achieving cost and schedule targets, and fostering collaboration across teams. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to groundbreaking systems that make a difference in people's lives. Join a forward-thinking company where your skills can shine and your ideas can lead to revolutionary advancements in technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in project management.
• Knowledge of SAP and MRP processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day interfaces between various departments.
• Achieve targeted cost and schedule requirements effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

SAP

MS Office Suite

Material Resource Planning (MRP)

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)

Job description

Requisition ID: R10175604

• 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, and have fun along the way.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector - located in Linthicum, MD - has an immediate need for an Operations Project Manager / Principal Operations Project Manager (OPM), to support program and capital funded Test Equipment Follow. The OPM must be a self-starter, self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment.

The responsibilities of an OPM include:

• Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Test, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping

• Achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements

• Ability to build and foster effective relationships with others

• Working closely with engineering in a fast-paced environment, fostering the sense of urgency and the ability to multitask meeting critical deadlines

• Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutions

• Leading or participating on a product team, responsible for product-level requirements analysis, engineering and manufacturing of the products assigned, product tracking, and product visibility

• Representing manufacturing at the program Risk Review Board (RRB) meetings and creating / managing any applicable manufacturing risks and/or opportunities from the program risk register

• Supporting and generating proposal documentation as needed to foster new work

Basic Qualifications: - OPM

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant work experience; Master's degree and relevant work experience; 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Prior experience in leadership and project management

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists

• Knowledge of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with strong understanding of the MRP (Material Resource Planning) process including dependent requirements and group-to-group transfers

• MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance

Basic Qualifications: - Principal OPM

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant work experience; Master's degree with 3 years of relevant work experience; 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Prior experience in leadership and project management

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists

• Knowledge of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with strong understanding of the MRP (Material Resource Planning) process including dependent requirements and group-to-group transfers

• MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

• Demonstrated experience in Lead Role

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Management

• Experience with cost, schedule, and/or process improvement

• Experience with proposals and populating basis of estimates

• Earned Value Management experience and Control Account Manager (CAM certified)

• Prior OPM or Production Planner experience following hardware in a production environment

• Experience presenting status to executive leadership (Director or VP level)

• Active DOD Secret clearance

Salary Range: $83,300 - $124,900

Salary Range 2: $102,400 - $153,600

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.