Technical Services Project Management - Level 2 or Level 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Technical Services Project Management individual contributor at Level 2 or Level 3 to work onsite in Dulles, Virginia. The role works closely with Manufacturing Work Centers and Program Management and is responsible for managing schedules and cost accountability for Manufacturing activities within an assigned Business Division, identifying practical and cost-efficient approaches to program execution. The role requires strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to present program status at meetings with audiences ranging from individual contributors to executive-level management. This is not a manager position. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and does not offer telecommuting or relocation assistance. No clearance is required to start, and travel is not required. The role coordinates production execution, Manufacturing cost and schedule performance, and Manufacturing’s participation in Business Unit proposals. It ensures Manufacturing has the resources needed to execute programs and maintains day-to-day interfaces among Program Management Offices, Manufacturing, Test, MRP, Mission Assurance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Shipping. It also facilitates meetings supporting design, production, and problem resolution, reports EVMS, and may serve as Cost Account Manager for Manufacturing projects. The position may be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3. Level 2 requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and no professional experience; an additional 4 or more years of experience may substitute for the degree. Level 3 requires a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, a master’s degree and 3 years, or a Ph.D. and 1 year; an additional 4 or more years of experience may substitute for the degree. Both levels require experience with SAP or another ERP system, Microsoft Office applications, and engineering or manufacturing experience.
Requirements
- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience, or master’s degree and 0 years of professional experience; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, master’s degree and 3 years, or Ph.D. and 1 year; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience with SAP or another Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Experience in engineering or manufacturing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to present program visibility at meetings to audiences including executive-level management.
- No clearance is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Quality Engineering.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Working knowledge of Cost Point and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in MRP and IMS Scheduling.
- Demonstrated expertise with Windchill, TipQA, and Cognos.
- Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management.
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Program execution experience.
- Experience in engineering or manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate production execution for Business Unit programs.
- Coordinate Manufacturing cost and schedule performance.
- Serve as the Manufacturing lead for Business Unit proposals.
- Ensure Manufacturing has the resources needed to execute programs, including resources required by Manufacturing and allocation of Manufacturing resources.
- Manage and maintain day-to-day interfaces and communications among the assigned Program Management Office, Manufacturing, Test, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Mission Assurance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Shipping.
- Facilitate internal meetings supporting design, production, and problem resolution.
- Report Earned Value Management System information and potentially serve as Cost Account Manager for Manufacturing projects.
- Engage and collaborate with programs and functional organizations, from individual contributors to executive staff, to obtain, understand, and interpret manufacturing facilitation and scheduling requirements.
- Present program visibility at internal and external meetings, including to management at all levels.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
- Potential eligibility for Long Term Incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
