Senior Operations Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector in San Diego, California has an immediate opening in the Networked Information Solutions Division, a Manager 3, Operations Execution Management. This position will lead the CNI F35 Operating Unit and report directly to the Operations Execution Manager for the Communication Solutions Business Unit.

Job Description

The individual will be responsible for operating in a team environment with the operating unit leadership, program managers, customers, functional and peer organizations to lead our manufacturing teams to improve operational efficiency, implement optimal solutions and define and implement the OUs end-to-end manufacturing, integration & test strategies.

The candidate must be knowledgeable of the OU business acquisition process, program life cycle, manufacturing capabilities, scheduling techniques, continuous improvement strategies, manufacturing readiness assessments, compliance requirements, earned value management and financial practices to execute cost and schedule objectives and implement strategic initiatives.

The Manager 3 must possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communications skills and effective problem solving capabilities. The candidate will be responsible for recruiting and mentoring future leaders, directing training and skill development initiatives and promoting engagement and inclusion activities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to influence up and down the chain of command are required, as is a proven track record of innovation, problem solving and career development.  The Manager 3 will represent Operations at OU and BU activities and provide leadership to achieve Program and Manufacturing objectives to support the Annual Operating Plan. The Manager 3 will align the OU business area and manufacturing strategies, execution roadmaps and investment opportunities to drive the OU’s Long Range Strategic Plan.
 

What You'll Get to Do:

Primary Manufacturing Operations interface to the Program Office, OU business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management and Mission Assurance on all aspects of manufacturing programs Overall responsibility for managing proposals, production planning and execution of manufacturing programs, while monitoring and addressing all cost, schedule, performance, and quality issues Lead multifunctional teams, including Operations functional support organizations, to ensure all program and manufacturing goals and objectives are met Acts as the key point of contact for senior leadership on all contract and program related matters Provides oversight and accountability for all OPM related activities to ensure compliance with company objectives and obligations Manages all financial and OU budgetary aspects of the OPM organization Ensures the department is adequately staffed to meet OU business demands Responsible for employee development, performance management and employee engagement activities

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years related experience in a manufacturing, global supply chain, and/or program environment; MS degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience)

• 3+ years’