CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Deputy Operations Program Manager (OPM) (Sr. Principal Technical Services Project Management) based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

The Deputy OPM leads and directs one or more project teams in the professional services arena. Prepares project execution plan and coordinates activities between client and company personnel. Monitors project completion from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections. Oversees performance of projects or engagements and typically utilizes management skills more than technical skills. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project teams.

Working under an Operations Program Manager and with manufacturing operations functional management, you will be part of the team responsible for the execution of the manufacturing scope of the MLS Program. In this role, you will help guide and lead the manufacturing team by ensuring manufacturing issues and roadblocks are resolved quickly and that the manufacturing program performs on time and on budget. You will be a key point of contact within manufacturing for the program.

What you will get to do:

• 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.

• Work alongside our dedicated OPs Support Team to focus on process improvements, manufacturing operational excellence, and effective risk management.

• Travel as required (generally less than 10).

Basic Qualifications for a Deputy OPM:

• 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 of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Program and/or Project Management.

• Experience using ERP systems.

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications for a Deputy OPM:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience working on government contracts.

• Experience with Earned Value Management.

• Experience with manufacturing production proposals.

• Experience managing hardware production activity.

• Experience with SAP in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.

• 3 or more years of experience in Earned Value Management.

• PMP certification.

What We Can Offer You – TABP to manually add:
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: 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: $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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.