Principal Operations Program Management Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

14d•$98,900 - $148,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Principal Operations Program Management Specialist (Principal Production Operations) based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. The Operations Program Management Specialist supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering. The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement. Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations. This highly motivated individual will be responsible for providing objective-oriented direction to multifunctional teams, including Operations functional support organizations, to ensure all program and manufacturing goals and objectives are met. The Technical Services Project Manager will be the primary Manufacturing Operations interface with the Program Office, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Mission Assurance on all aspects of manufacturing programs. Responsible for managing proposals, production planning, and execution of manufacturing programs, while monitoring and addressing all cost, schedule, performance, and quality issues. Represent the Operations Manufacturing organization as a prime contact on contracts or programs. Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Oversee the generation of proposals, including basis of estimates, resource codes, estimate rational, bid codes, and overhead and labor rates. Ability to develop and maintain Production tools/metrics regarding Microsoft Excel Macro functions. Responsible for the overall performance of the Operations Team's activities to assure compliance with company objectives and obligations. Monthly reconciliation of Sales Order WBS to MRP WBS for accuracy and consistency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in Project Management, Supply Chain, Business Management, etc.; OR a Masters degree with 3 or more years of relevant work experience in Project Management, Supply Chain, Business Management, etc.
Experience leading teams or projects.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
The ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing and development environment.
4 or more years of manufacturing programs management experience
Experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), production planning, and material management
Earned Value reporting and analysis experience.
Experience with all aspects of proposal generation

Responsibilities

Managing proposals, production planning, and execution of manufacturing programs.
Monitoring and addressing all cost, schedule, performance, and quality issues.
Representing the Operations Manufacturing organization as a prime contact on contracts or programs.
Interacting with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Overseeing the generation of proposals, including basis of estimates, resource codes, estimate rational, bid codes, and overhead and labor rates.
Developing and maintaining Production tools/metrics regarding Microsoft Excel Macro functions.
Ensuring overall performance of the Operations Team's activities to assure compliance with company objectives and obligations.
Monthly reconciliation of Sales Order WBS to MRP WBS for accuracy and consistency.