RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: No
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 is looking for you to join our team as a Production Operations Manager 2 based out of Baltimore, MD.
What You’ll Get to Do:
- Manage the production execution for Operating Unit programs
- Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance
- Serve as Manufacturing lead for all proposals in the Operating Unit
- Create and lead teams to resolve the issues adversely impacting the Manufacturing execution of the programs
- Comprehend and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers
- Ensure Manufacturing has the resources needed (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs
- Serve as Functional Manager and direct the work of the reporting Operations Project Managers
- Perform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Business Division
- Mentor, develop, and assess direct reports
- Provide strategic leadership to ensure all Program and Manufacturing objectives are achieved
- Provide Manufacturing expertise to support the strategic vision of the Business Division
- Work with cross organizational teams and customers to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities as well as communicate them to key stakeholders
Basic Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; Master’s degree with 6 years of work experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline
- A minimum of 3 years of experience leading and/or managing people and projects
- Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
- Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems
- Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands
- Experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
- Experience with SAP/ERP systems
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required.
- US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Expertise in earned value management, proposal preparation, and/or integrated master schedule (IMS) development
- Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
- Manufacturing experience of defense related electronics
- Continuous improvement techniques – Six Sigma, Kaizen, LEAN, Red X, etc.
- Proposal creation and labor estimating
- Technical project management
- Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Investigation type activities
- Experience as a Functional Manager
- Experience with data mining/manipulation & presentation
- Expertise in executive leadership (Director or VP level) communication and engagement
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!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $209,800.00
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.