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 Principal Operations Project Management based out of Baltimore, MD.
What You’ll Get to Do:
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
This is not a manager job. This is an individual contributor role.
Basic Qualifications:
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 degree requirement
Experience in leadership and/or project management
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists
Experience 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 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:
Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Management
Experience with cost, schedule, and/or process improvement
Experience with proposals and populating basis of estimates
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Control Account Manager (CAM)
Experience working as an Operations Project Management (OPM) and/or a Production Planner
Experience following hardware in a production environment
Experience presenting status to executive leadership (Director or VP level)
Active DoD Secret Clearance
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: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00The 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.