Operations Program Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 an Operations Program Manager (OPM) based out of Sunnyvale, CA, supporting the Operations Program Management organization for the Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors, Marine Systems BU.

The Operations Program Management department manages all phases of program manufacturing from inception through completion. The OPM is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the manufacturing scope on development, LRIP, and production programs. The OPM leads and coordinates manufacturing activity across the program life cycle, from capture/proposal through execution/production and contract closeout. The OPM team acts as the interface between the Program Management Office (PMO), Operations, and Manufacturing, responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of manufacturing activities. They act as the primary customer/PMO contact for all manufacturing activities, leading program review sessions with the customer/PMO to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The OPM establishes high-level manufacturing milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies risk and opportunities, and leads initiatives to identify and/or solve manufacturing issues. They coordinate the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, financial, and administrative areas. The individual will lead a multi-program organization aligned to common manufacturing performance goals.

What You’ll get to Do:

Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of manufacturing programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to: 

• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives on manufacturing scope.
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
• Development and adherence to master plans and baseline schedules.
• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices, including identification, mitigation, and realization.
• Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning.
• Measuring and reporting program performance.
• Delivering presentations to executive management and other program stakeholders.
• Developing long-term strategic planning and development of proposals and business plans.
• Participate in the creation, review, and finalization of the manufacturing Statement of Work.
• Ensuring the Operations team understands and adheres to the contract scope and manages change through control board activities.  

Basic Qualifications for the Operations Program Manager (OPM):

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
• 3 or more years of experience leading people and/or projects.
• Experience with MS Office products - PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for the Operations Program Manager (OPM):

• Master's degree in a STEM field or Management.
• 5 years of experience in a Project Planning/Program Management environment.
• 2 years of direct people leadership experience.
• Earned Value Management experience as a Control Account Manager.
• PMI certification and/or PMI-based training
• A current Secret clearance
• Experience with the following systems and concepts: - MRP and IMS Scheduling - SAP production planning and material management tools, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
• Experience leading Manufacturing proposal efforts that include labor quoting, schedule and capacity analysis, investment planning, and descriptive writing contributions
• Experience managing production in SAP in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Program execution experience.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers.

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters growth and supports the mutual success of our people and the 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: a Health Plan, a Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, a 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00The 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 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.