Operations Project Management Manager (OPM M2)

Northrop Grumman

91d • $111,700 - $167,500

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. We are looking for you to join our team as an Operations Project Manager (OPM Manager M2) based out of Apopka, FL. Northrop Grumman’s semiconductor foundry, packaging, integration, and test lines have unique capabilities of supporting a range of production microelectronics and providing leading-edge technology development. The Apopka, Florida, wafer bumping µ-Line will support flip chip, 2.5D, and 3D packaging for internal production customers as well as emerging technology programs. This role will support and manage our Advanced Packaging products and processes. This is both a functional management position with direct reports and a Project Leadership position. The Manufacturing Operations Project Managers are the interface between the Business Division and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of Manufacturing activities for this Operating Unit and NGMC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience or master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in Semiconductor or Advanced Packaging Manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience leading people and/or projects with 2+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• Experience working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Control Account Management experience, with earned value experience.
• Program execution experience.
• Experience with bases of estimates (BoE), shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Ability to receive and maintain a U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizen required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and a master’s degree.
• CAM certification.
• Demonstrated expertise in MRP and IMS Scheduling.
• Experience with SAP production planning and material management tools.
• Experience with ISE/CADSTAR.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience leading Manufacturing proposal efforts that include labor quoting, schedule and capacity analysis, investment planning, and descriptive writing contributions.
• Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production execution for all programs.
• Manage manufacturing cost and schedule performance.
• Serve as Manufacturing Lead for all proposals.
• Create and lead teams to resolve the issues adversely impacting the Manufacturing execution of the programs.
• Provide liaison with GSC and QME to ensure satisfactory program execution.
• Understand 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 needed resources to execute the programs.
• Development and delivery of presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem-solving with program managers, line managers, and clients.
• 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.
• Manage risks and opportunities for all Manufacturing scopes.
• Collaborate with all functional organizations to resolve any Manufacturing conflicts or challenges.
• Act as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for Manufacturing Operations budget, including Earned Value Management reporting and variance reporting.
• Ensure that the required manufacturing and test resources are forecasted and secured to execute the job.
• Act as Manufacturing representative at the program Configuration Control Board.
• Participate in program risk management activity.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree