Sr Principal Production Operations

Northrop Grumman; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) is seeking a Senior Principal Operations Project Manager in Annapolis, MD.

This is an individual contributor role focused on driving manufacturing programs, coordinating across PMO, engineering, and supply chain to meet cost and schedule targets. The role requires DoD Secret clearance eligibility, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to manage complex programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management and manufacturing experience (bachelor required; master preferred).
• PM experience across manufacturing environments and programs.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP and the MRP process including dependent requirements and transfers.
• Experience with EVMS and CAM and with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day interfaces between PMO, Manufacturing, Test, MRP, MA, SCM, Engineering and Shipping.
• Achieve targeted cost and schedule requirements.
• Report Manufacturing Operations status to PM, Sector executives and customers.
• Ensure resources are available to execute programs and manage allocations.
• Lead cross-functional teams; articulate goals and priorities to staff.
• Build effective relationships and work with engineering in a fast-paced environment.
• Facilitate internal design, production and problem-resolution meetings.
• Lead or participate on a product team for requirements analysis, engineering, manufacturing and tracking.
• Represent manufacturing at the program Risk Review Board and manage risks.
• Support and generate proposal documentation as needed.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering drawings

MRP knowledge

EVMS CAM

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

12+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber (https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/mission-solutions/cyber) solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr Principal Operations Project Management based out of Annapolis, MD. This is not a manager job, it is an individual contributor role.

What You Will Get To Do:

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and maintain 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
• Achieve targeted cost and schedule requirements
• Understand and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers
• Ensure Manufacturing has the needed resources (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs
• 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
• Ability to build and foster effective relationships with others
• Work closely with engineering in a fast-paced environment, fostering a sense of urgency and the ability to multitask in meeting critical deadlines
• Facilitate internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutions
• Lead or participate on a product team, responsible for product-level requirements analysis, engineering and manufacturing of the products assigned, product tracking, and product visibility
• Represent manufacturing at the program Risk Review Board (RRB) meetings and creating / managing any applicable manufacturing risks and/or opportunities from the program risk register
• Support and generate proposal documentation as needed to foster new work

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of Project Management, Manufacturing experience; Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of Project Management, Manufacturing experience; a minimum of 12 years of Project Management, Manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
• Project Management experience
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists
• Knowledge of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with a strong understanding of the MRP (Material Resource Planning) process including dependent requirements and group-to-group transfers
• Experience with cost, schedule, and/or process improvement
• Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems) and CAM (Control Account Management)
• Experience MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with proposals and populating basis of estimates
• Experience working as an Operations Project Management (OPM) and/or a Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience following hardware in a production environment
• Experience presenting status to executive leadership (Director or VP level)
• Active Secret Clearance

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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. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Manufacturing and Production