Principal / Sr. Principal Production Operations

Northrop Grumman•Sunnyvale, CA

7d•$103,600 - $193,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Principal/Sr. Principal Production Operations based out of Sunnyvale, CA. This role leads and directs one or more project teams in the professional services arena. Prepares project execution plan and coordinates activities between client and company personnel. Monitors project completion from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections. Oversees performance of projects or engagements and typically utilizes management skills more than technical skills. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team(s). Working under an Operations Program Manager and with manufacturing operations functional management, you will be part of the team responsible for the execution of the manufacturing scope of a multi-million dollar naval production program. In this role, you will help guide and lead the manufacturing team by ensuring manufacturing issues and roadblocks are resolved quickly, and that the manufacturing program(s) perform on time and on budget. You will be a key point of contact within manufacturing for the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree (for Principal level).
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree (for Sr. Principal level).
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience using ERP systems.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Program and/or Project Management.
Experience working on government contracts.
3 or more years of experience in Earned Value Management.
Experience with manufacturing production proposals.
Experience managing hardware production activity.
Experience with SAP in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Resolve manufacturing issues by working with cross-functional teams.
Coordinate responses with functional organizations to keep projects on schedule.
Propose, plan/baseline, and execute to the performance management baseline.
Perform risk and opportunity management functions for the manufacturing scope in concert with the overall program RSKOM.
Perform EVMS and cost account management functions.
Resolve material, manpower, and machine issues to ensure successful manufacturing performance.
Travel as required (generally less than 10%).