RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

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 is seeking an Operations Project Manager / Principal Operations Project Manager for our Troy Hill campus located in Elkridge, MD.

You have experience working with teams, effective communication skills, and the ability to schedule work plans to meet scheduled commitments. You are comfortable working in a fast pace, demanding manufacturing environment and able to adhere to safety and safe shop practices. You adapt and work independently to meet short term requests and provide reporting on multiple programs to a variety of customers with limited supervision.

• High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required

• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines

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

What You’ll get to Do:

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team and line management

• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports

• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives

• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients

• Duties include setting and meeting sales objectives; monitoring costs, tracking material consumption, replenishments, and interplant shop orders; and ensuring the program performance meets the terms and conditions of the contract

• Customer interface extends to external and internal customers: responding to customer inquiries, providing customized status reports, acting as liaison between the Logistics Programs and Manufacturing Operations to ensure the timely repair and return of government assets and material

• Facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, and problem resolution

Basic Qualifications: Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in a Production and/or Manufacturing environment, Master’s degree with experience in a Production and/or Manufacturing environment, 6 years of experience in a Production and/or Manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Prior experience supporting programs in a production environment

• Prior experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

• Working knowledge with releasing M903s, M924s, and other MRP documents

• Exposure and knowledge of Lead Time Planning, Material Visibility & Planning Tool (MVP)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret level security clearance for which U.S. Citizenship is required

Basic Qualifications: Level 3 

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in a Production and/or Manufacturing environment, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in a Production and/or Manufacturing environment, 9 years of experience in a Production and/or Manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically/internationally when required

• Prior experience supporting programs in a production environment

• Experience in proposal roles and responsibilities

• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership and earned value management (EVM)

• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

  • Specifically, MD04

• Prior experience releasing M903s, M924s, and other MRP documents

  • Specifically, the New Workflow Process

• Prior experience in Lead Time Planning, Material Visibility & Planning Tool (MVP)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret level security clearance for which U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Secret level security clearance

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings

• Technical background

• Experience in (MES) (or related) and GOLD knowledge

• Experience working with radar-related technologies

• Operational and sustainment repair support experience

• Material management experience

• Cost Account Manager (CAM) Certification

• Vendor and logistics/supply chain experience

• BS in Business, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,

• People leadership and familiarity with DOD Operations

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 

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/

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MANUMS

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Salary Range: $83,300.00 - $124,900.00Salary Range 2: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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. For our complete EEO/AA 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.