Operations Project Manager 2
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.
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