OPM Manager - Level 2

Northrop Grumman•Sterling, VA

1d•$133,100 - $199,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a OPM Manager – Level 2 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Manufacturing Operations Project Managers (OPMs) are the interface between the BU and OU Business Divisions and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of manufacturing activities for their respective Business Divisions. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM Discipline with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience.
No clearance required to start
5+ years of experience leading people and/or projects
2+ years of direct people leadership experience
8+ years of experience working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles (6 years with a Master's degree)
Working knowledge of Cost Point and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical engineering
Current security clearance or ability to obtain one
Demonstrated expertise in the following systems and concepts: MRP and IMS Scheduling, Cost Point production planning and material management tools, Windchill, TipQA, Cognos, Earned Value Management, 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
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Program execution experience

Responsibilities

Manage the production execution for Business Unit programs, based on platform
Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance
Serve as Manufacturing lead for all proposals associated with the platforms
Create and lead teams to resolve the issues adversely impacting the Manufacturing execution of the programs
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 (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs
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