Sr Principal Technical Services Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 Sector is looking for a Senior Principal Technical Project Services Management located in Buffalo, NY. The Senior Principal Operations Program Manager (OPM) will be responsible for executing, monitoring, and reporting on the progress of program performance as well as leading strategic initiatives in support of the Amherst Systems Operating Unit (OU) under the Navigation, Targeting and Survivability (NT&S) Division in the Mission Systems Sector.

The qualified candidate will have demonstrated success meeting cost and schedule requirements. The position requires a solution-based philosophy and the demonstrated ability to develop practical execution plans in a dynamic and complex environment. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of solving complex problems through systematic and objective evaluation of information resulting in effective communication, collaboration, and implementation of a strong operational program foundation with a diverse set of internal and external customers and suppliers. 

Strong leadership characteristics are essential as this role drives strategies to meet or exceed cost, schedule and performance objectives. This position has significant influence as a key interface between Operations and Program execution and requires a candidate with strong organizational and decision-making skills in an environment of continuous change. This individual will also need to have strong technical skills, as this position interfaces heavily with Engineering and works technical issues.

This position will be the point-of-contact between Manufacturing and the Program Management organization on assigned programs or projects working closely with Quality & Mission Assurance, Engineering, Business Management and Global Supply Chain. In addition, this position will lead continuous improvement projects, strategic initiatives and support departmental budget planning. This position may also include managing projects related to our enterprise information systems.

This position requires a candidate that possesses excellent communication skills - both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills; exceptional work ethic; a good problem-solving mindset; and the ability to present at internal/external meetings to all levels of management, including the executive level. This position also requires the ability collaborate with program and functional leaders to develop and nurture a highly trusted and engaged team that delivers on commitments and embodies “best culture” is essential.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Act as the Operations Project Manager for assigned products and programs.
  • Manage and maintain the day-to-day interfaces and communications between Manufacturing and functional groups including but not limited to the Program Management Office (PMO), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA), Global Supply Chain (GSC), Engineering, and Shipping.
  • Function as an interface between Manufacturing and functional groups and provide leadership through design, build, test, and delivery to achieve customer, program and company objectives.
  • Coordinate all aspects of manufacturing scope of work throughout program lifecycle including baseline development, procurement coordination, material tracking, coordination of kitting, manpower and capacity planning, and reporting of program cost, schedule, technical and quality performance.
  • Responsible for operations cost, schedule performance and risk/opportunity management for the assigned products.
  • Oversee inputs of demands and create schedules in the MRP planning system to coordinate, forecast, and report on performance, risk, and mitigation plans to factory management.
  • Report Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for assembly, test a