Operations Program Manager 3

Northrop Grumman•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$159,500 - $239,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense System is looking for an Operations Program Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Weapons (AW) business unit. This leadership role is located in Northridge, CA. The Operations Program Manager 3 will be responsible for directing activities of the Operations Program organization. These activities are related to missile production. In this role, the selected candidate will also be the Operations Program focal point for all production and development programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience
Experience in leadership and project management
Experience with Cost Point or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoW Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business management
Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
Manufacturing or Engineering experience
Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
STEM Degree
Current Special Program Access
Program capture execution from EMD through FRP
A proven track record of developing and implementing strategies for change
Experienced in dynamic environments where there may be schedule changes, design changes and validation failures

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Operation Program Managers, supporting production schedules and production requirements.
Responsibilities include cost, schedule, and technical performance of a specific unit or work package on a large system development-type contract or broad responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a delivery order or small technical services-type contract.
Functions as an advisor to unit regarding tasks, projects, and operations. Becomes actively involved in daily operations only when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.
Routinely meet with production and engineering Leadership, to build strong relationships, and advise and discuss program strategies and execution plans.
Determine and develop staffing profiles and schedules to meet program requirements.
Establish and harvest team values and culture with focus on employee engagement, diversity, a first-time quality.
Lead various internal company and external customer audits to assure process compliance and requirements satisfaction
Oversees projects and task assigned to the organizational group performed by non-exempt and/or exempt employees. Becomes involved only when required to assist in meeting schedules or to resolve technical or operational problems. May accomplish results through lower-level supervisor or exempt employees.