Manager Programs 2 – Program Operations Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 is hiring a Manager Programs 2 – Program Operations Manager at our Chandler, AZ facility.

The Program Operations Manager (POM) is the primary interface between the program office, customer, and factory leadership.  This position will be in support of the Interceptors portfolio of programs, supporting critical Missile Defense Agency needs.  The POM will be responsible for leading, communicating, and influencing across the organization and the customer.  The POM will support all operations activities including cost, quality, and schedule.  The POM will be responsible for the overall operational performance for the lifecycle of the program from proposal through delivery.

Essential Functions:

• Change agent to improve material flow and empowerment within subassembly integration utilizing lean practices and visual management
• Establish and execute all operations plans, including, material, manufacturing, integration of large and complex subassemblies with associated testing
• Develop assembly and manpower forecast
• Lead all proposal efforts for the operations team
• Establish methodology to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly objectives are achieved
• Maintain ownership of the program’s operations EAC, budget and EVM reporting
• Manage an integrated master schedule for the operation’s portion of the program scope
• Prepare and present information relating to program status for both internal and external review

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience, OR a Master's Degree and 6 years of related professional experience to include a background in Operations, or Program Management/Military experience
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Demonstrated history of successful large Program Management preferably with Department of Defense customer community
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organization
• Very strong MS Project, Excel, Power Point and Word skills
• Experience leading a multi discipline team
• Experience working with a manufacturing execution system (MES, SAP, PRISM)
• Earned Value Management (EVMS) Experience
• Ability to work under limited supervision and complete projects on time and on budget
• Verbal and written communications with management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
• Bachelors and/or Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Extensive experience in Leadership roles within the Aerospace and Defense industry, or within the military.
• Contracts experience: FAR or equivalent training
• Previous experience leading a multidisciplinary team
• Experience implementing lean projects
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Experience managing a Product line
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00

The 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