Sr Principal Production Operations
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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Production Operations based out of our San Diego (Rancho Carmel/Spectrum Technology Center locations).
What You'll Get to Do:
Responsible for all manufacturing efforts of project execution, cost and schedule with development hardware through transition to production and sustainment
Establishment and maintenance of control account budgets, schedules, scope and technical performance measurement
Manage to a line of balance, oversee and/or guide root cause and corrective actions to closure
Review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports
Responsible for interfacing technical leadership, program management, engineering, production control, global supply chain, and production supervisors to ensure hardware modules are built within cost and budget while meeting operation build schedules
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience that includes a background in project management, supply chain, mathematics, engineering or business; Master’s degree with 6 years of related professional experience that includes a background in project management, supply chain, mathematics, engineering or business
Experience with Microsoft Office applications to include advanced skills using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Strong Excel skills to include utilization of Pivot Tables
Experience with MRP Knowledge: gathering, manipulating, and processing raw data at scale
Experience Interpreting data provided by SAP, PDM and Solumina Systems
A current / active DoD Secret Clearance is required
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)
US Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with EVMS processes, baseline forecasting, risk and opportunity management, and Control Account Management (CAM) experience
Experience reading engineering documentation, BOM Structures, and PLM tools
Experience with presentation skills to senior leadership
Experience with Process Improvement skills/abilities
Experience using SharePoint and Tableau systems
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.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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 onApply for this role
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