Manager Production Operations 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Manager 3, Project Management, to lead manufacturing operations for the FNS (Fighter Networked Systems) Operating Unit within our NIC Division in San Diego.

This key leadership role will drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, delivering high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective manufacturing, integration, and test solutions to both internal and external customers. As the senior manufacturing operations leader, you will partner closely with Operating Unit leadership, Program Managers, customers, and cross-functional peers to optimize end-to-end strategies, improve efficiency, and solve complex challenges in producing advanced communication systems.

This is a full-time, on-site leadership position in San Diego, California, supporting critical national security programs. At Northrop Grumman, we believe in defining the possible every day. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact mission success.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Serve as the primary Manufacturing Operations interface to the Program Office, Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance on all aspects of manufacturing program scope.
• Provide overall leadership for proposals, production planning, and execution of manufacturing programs, while proactively monitoring and resolving cost, schedule, performance, and quality issues.
• Lead multifunctional teams, including Operations functional support organizations, to consistently meet program and manufacturing goals and objectives.
• Act as the key point of contact for senior leadership on all contract and program-related matters.
• Oversee all Operations Program Management (OPM) activities to ensure full compliance with company objectives, with a strong focus on driving problem-solving and closure of complex issues.
• Champion employee development, performance management, mentoring of future leaders, training and skill development initiatives, and engagement & inclusion activities.
• Promote a culture aligned with Northrop Grumman Leadership Behaviors & Values, influencing effectively up and down the organization.

Basic Qualifications Sr. Manager 3, Project Management:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Operations Management (or equivalent); OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience in Control Account Management and applying Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

• Proven leadership experience managing direct reports.

• Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement and problem-solving tools/techniques.

• Experience leading work that crosses organizational, site, or sector boundaries, including manufacturing consolidations or transfers.

• Experience leading operations teams through a comprehensive Estimate at Complete (EAC) process.

• US Citizenship required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications Sr. Manager 3, Project Management:

• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline or MBA.
• Proficiency in applying systems methodology, Lean principles, and problem-solving techniques.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) management, and/or Agile methodologies.