Principal Technical Services Project Management

Northrop Grumman

86d • $95,300 - $142,900

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) Microelectronics based out of Apopka, FL. Northrop Grumman’s semiconductor foundry, packaging, integration, and test lines offer unique capabilities that support a range of production microelectronics and provide 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. The line provides a range of wafer post-processing capabilities.

Requirements

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ experience, or a Master’s with 3 years’ experience with relevant practice.
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead (technical or manager), integrated program team, or cost account manager.
• 2+ years’ experience in Semiconductor or Advanced Packaging manufacturing.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Control Account Management (CAM) techniques, which includes program cost and schedule management.
• Working experience with ERP systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Experience in leadership and project management.
• 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.
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement.
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience.
• Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and leading proposal efforts.
• Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the manufacturing team liaison to/from program management, engineering, manufacturing operations, global supply chain, mission assurance, and customers.
• Develop and deliver 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.
• Act as the business-facing manufacturing representative responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance execution of the Manufacturing scope of the contract.
• Lead manufacturing for the proposal phase of the Manufacturing operations content, including coordinating inputs with the program office, engineering, SCM, and functional manufacturing and test organizations.
• Drive manufacturing process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives related to their specific program.
• Manage risks and opportunities for all Manufacturing scope.
• 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 (people, equipment, and facilities).
• Represent manufacturing at the program Configuration Control Board, ensuring proper implementation of design changes.
• Participate in program risk management activity, ensuring manufacturing risks are accurately portrayed in the program risk register.

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

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree