RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as Operations Project Manager 2 based out of Baltimore, MD.

This is both a functional management position with direct reports and a Project Leadership position. The Operations Project Managers are the interface between the Program Office and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of Manufacturing activities for Test Equipment Programs.

What You’ll Get to Do:

Manage the production execution

Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance

Serve as Manufacturing lead for all proposals in the Business Unit

Create and lead teams to resolve the issues adversely impacting the Manufacturing execution of the programs

Understanding and reporting on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers

Ensure Manufacturing has the resources needed (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs

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

Perform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Org

Mentor, develop, and assess direct reports

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

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

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles; Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles 

Experience leading people and/or projects

Experience with SAP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems

Experience with (CAM) Control Account Management and (EVMS) Earned Value Management Systems

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance is required

U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and Master’s Degree

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

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.