Principal / Senior Principal Operations Project Manager (OPM) - Manufacturing

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.

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At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning.

We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.

By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector - located in Linthicum, MD - has an immediate need for several Operations Project Managers (OPM).

The OPM must be a self-starter, self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment.

The OPM candidate must possess excellent communication skills - both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills; a good problem-solving mindset;

and the ability to present program visibility at internal / external meetings to include all levels of management including executive level.

What You will get to Do :

• Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Test, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping.
• Achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements.
• Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutions.
• Reporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and serving as the Cost Account Management (CAM) for manufacturing projects.
• Leading or participating on a product team, responsible for product-level requirements analysis, engineering and manufacturing of the products assigned, product tracking, and product visibility.
• Representing manufacturing at the program Risk Review Board (RRB) meetings and creating / managing any applicable manufacturing risks and / or opportunities from the program risk register.
• Supporting and generating proposal documentation as needed to foster new work.

This job may be filled as a Principal OPM or a Senior Principal OPM based on the qualifications below.

This is not a Manager job. This is an individual contributor role.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 - Principal OPM :

• A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience or 3 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree or 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• The candidate must have experience in leading people and / or project management.
• CAM, Control Account Management, EVMS experience.
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 4 - Senior Principal OPM :

• A Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant work experience or 7 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree.
• CAM, Control Account Management, EVMS experience.
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point.
• Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and / or process improvement.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management.
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and / or process improvement.
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience.
• Active Secret clearance.

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!

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including :

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401k.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work / Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

Salary Range : $102,400 - $153,600

Salary Range 2 : $127,000 - $190,600

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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