Operation Program Manager 3

Northrop Grumman•Oxnard, CA

3d•$175,400 - $263,200•Onsite

About The Position

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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an Operation Program Manager – Level 3 located in Oxnard, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This is a highly dynamic, interactive position. You will interact with numerous stakeholders including program management, systems engineering, flight hardware design engineers and logistical support services. Outstanding organizational and leadership skills are required to succeed in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience
No clearance required to start
Experience working within multi-disciplinary organizations
Excellent written and oral communications skills and technical presentation experience
Expertise with CAM and Project Management roles & responsibilities
Expertise leading technical projects

Nice To Haves

Experience working proposals and providing proposal inputs (pricing, basis of estimates, schedule, technical content)
Extensive experience within manufacturing, Integration & Test, and deployables
Experience leading cross-functional organizations
Demonstrated experience in ERP, MES, Lean Manufacturing and/or 5S type programs

Responsibilities

Creates and fosters a "One-team" approach working closely with value-stream leaders to ensure day-to-day activities achieve customer mission requirements, on-time and on-budget
Serves as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for manufacturing and operations on the program; responsible for measuring and reporting program performance
Accountable for cost and schedule performance; creates and communicates the manufacturing and operations plan and schedule for all assembly, integration, and testing activities
Represents manufacturing and operations on the risk board, and responsible for managing risk and opportunities
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning in close collaboration with the value-stream functional leaders
Leads and coordinates mechanical, electrical, radio frequency, harness and quality assurance resources and activities on a given vehicle/program
Coordinates shared facility utilization for Test Planning (I&T bay, EMI Chamber, Structural Test Lab, TVAC Chamber, Mass Properties table)
Other duties as assigned