Project Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to join their Production and Sustainment Team. In this pivotal role, you will interface with various departments to ensure the successful execution of manufacturing programs. You will lead teams, manage costs and schedules, and provide strategic leadership to achieve program objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact revolutionary systems that enhance lives globally. Join a company that values innovation, diversity, and your professional growth, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing or Engineering, or 6+ years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with SAP and MRP systems is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifunctional teams to ensure manufacturing goals are met.
• Manage risks and opportunities for all Manufacturing scopes.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Program Execution

Cross-Organizational Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Job description

Requisition ID: R10187145

• Category: Program Management

• Location: Elkridge, 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: No

• 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Project Manager 2 to join our Production and Sustainment Team located in Elkridge, Md.

You will interface with Business Units and Manufacturing while determining schedule management and cost accountability of manufacturing activities. This role is both a functional management position with direct reports and a project leadership position.

What You Will Get to Do:

• Primary Manufacturing Operations interface to the Program Office, OU business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Mission Assurance on all aspects of manufacturing programs.

• Leadership/Engagement in proposal capture efforts, production planning, and execution of multiple programs while monitoring and addressing all cost, schedule, performance, and quality issues.

• Lead multifunctional teams to ensure all program and manufacturing goals and objectives are met.

• Acts as the key point of contact for senior leadership on contract and program-related matters.

• Provides oversight and accountability for all OPM-related activities in their area to ensure compliance with company objectives and obligations.

• Serve as Functional Manager and direct the work of the reporting Operations Project Managers.

• Responsible for employee development, performance management, and employee engagement activities.

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure all Program and Manufacturing objectives are achieved.

• Provide Manufacturing expertise to support the strategic vision of the Business Division.

• Manages risks and opportunities for all Manufacturing scopes.

• Collaborates with all functional organizations to resolve any Manufacturing conflicts or challenges.

• Cost Account Manager (CAM) for Manufacturing Operations budget, including Earned Value Management reporting and variance reporting.

• Manufacturing representative at program Configuration Control Board, ensuring proper implementation of design changes.

• Active participant in program risk management activity, ensuring manufacturing risks are accurately portrayed in the program risk register.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, or Industrial Engineering environment, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in the same fields.

• Program Product Line Alignment/Operations management or equivalent.

• Experience working with SAP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.

• Proven success with program execution.

• Experience with basis of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

• 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading operations team through a comprehensive estimate at complete.

• Ability to apply systems methodology and lean applications to problem-solving.

• Knowledge & experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain as well as strong customer domain knowledge.

• Continuous improvement and problem-solving tools and techniques.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience in the following systems and concepts: - IMS Scheduling - production planning and material management tools - ISE/CADSTAR - Earned Value Management - Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Manufacturing.

• Experience leading Manufacturing proposal efforts that include labor quoting, schedule and capacity analysis, investment planning, and descriptive writing contributions.

• Active U.S. Government DOD Secret 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.

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!

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

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.