Operations Project Manager 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

65d•$87,600 - $163,200•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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. The Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector PS&C Facility - located in Elkton, MD - has an immediate need for an Operations Project Manager (OPM). The OPM must be a self-starter, self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment. Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD U.S. Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required)
Experience with Costpoint, SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

Nice To Haves

Master’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)
Active DoD U.S. Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Testing, Manufacturing Planning & Scheduling, Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping
Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support production, testing, and problem resolutions in support of program needs
Responsible for the successful execution of the operations/manufacturing scope of the program’s statement of work (SOW), achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements
Lead manufacturing planning and readiness efforts
Act as the focal point for manufacturing input into proposals to capture new business
Support bill of material (BOM) development on development programs
Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and executing improvement plans
Communicate relevant manufacturing metrics to the PMO
Act as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for manufacturing on a program
Program closeout support and hardware disposition

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)