Manager Production Operations 3

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • $175,400 - $263,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Operations Program Manager 3 (OPM) based in Sunnyvale, California, to support the Operations Program Management organization for the Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors, Marine Systems business unit. The department manages manufacturing programs from inception through completion. The OPM is accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of manufacturing scope across development, low-rate initial production (LRIP), and production programs, coordinating manufacturing activities from proposal and capture through execution and contract closeout. The role serves as the primary customer and Program Management Office (PMO) contact for manufacturing activities and leads program reviews covering cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The OPM 3 establishes manufacturing milestones, monitors master plans and schedules, identifies risks and opportunities, and leads efforts to address manufacturing issues. The role coordinates employees across technical, manufacturing, financial, and administrative functions and leads a multi-program organization toward shared manufacturing performance goals.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least eight years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least six years of experience, along with at least three years leading people and/or projects. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. The role is based in Sunnyvale, California, includes travel of approximately 10%, and relocation assistance may be available.

The listed primary-level salary range is $175,400 to $263,200. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and a 9/80 work schedule where available. Other benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, company-paid holidays, and possible discretionary bonuses and overtime, depending on the position.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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 Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of manufacturing programs or subsystems.
• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) to meet manufacturing cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Identify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements.
• Develop and maintain master plans and baseline schedules.
• Develop and maintain budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methods and tools.
• Manage program risks and opportunities, including identification, mitigation, and realization.
• Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• Measure and report program performance.
• Present information to executive management and other program stakeholders.
• Develop long-term strategic plans, proposals, and business plans.
• Participate in creating, reviewing, and finalizing manufacturing Statements of Work.
• Ensure Operations understands and adheres to contract scope and manages changes through control board activities.
• Establish manufacturing milestones, monitor adherence to plans and schedules, and lead initiatives to identify or resolve manufacturing issues.
• Coordinate program employees from technical, manufacturing, financial, and administrative areas.
• Lead a multi-program organization aligned to common manufacturing performance goals.
• Serve as the primary customer and PMO contact for manufacturing activities and lead program reviews concerning cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Depending on the position, possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior