RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Production Operations Management / Sr. Principal Production Operations Management based out of Sunnyvale, CA.
What you will get to do:
Lead and direct one or more project teams in the professional services arena.
Prepare project execution plans and coordinate activities between client and company personnel.
Monitor project completion from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections.
Oversee performance of projects or engagements and typically utilizes management skills more than technical skills.
Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams.
Working as an Operations Program Manager and with manufacturing operations functional management, you will be part of the team responsible for execution of the manufacturing scope of a multimillion-dollar naval propulsion and power generation program.
You will help guide and lead the manufacturing team by ensuring manufacturing issues and roadblocks are resolved quickly, and that the advance development program perform on time and on budget.
You will be a key point of contact within manufacturing for the program.
Responsibilities include the following:
Work alongside our dedicated Operations Support Teams to focus operational excellence and effective risk management.
Resolve manufacturing issues by working with cross-functional teams.
Coordinate responses with functional organizations to keep projects on schedule.
Propose, plan/baseline, and execute to the performance management baseline.
Perform risk and opportunity management functions for the manufacturing scope in concert with the overall program (RSKOM).
Perform EVMS and cost account management functions.
Resolve material, manpower, and machine issues to ensure successful manufacturing performance.
This position can be filled at a Principal or Senior Principal Production level.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Production Operations:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree (Note: An additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Program and/or Project Management.
Experience using ERP systems.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Production Operations:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree (Note: An additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Program and/or Project Management.
Experience using ERP systems.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications for a Principal / Sr. Principal OPM:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience working on government contracts.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Earned Value Management (EVM).
Experience with manufacturing production proposals.
Experience managing hardware production activity.
Experience with SAP in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
PMP certification.
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00
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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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