Principal Project Management - Deputy Operations Program Manager

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: May 5, 2021

Job Description:

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.Our mission is to deliver differentiated value to our programs, by manufacturing products with the highest possible quality at the most affordable rate. Search our current job openings and join us to be at the front line of innovation.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our Marine Systems team as a Principal Project Management - Deputy Operations Program Manager based Sunnyvale, CA.What You'll get to Do:Working under an Operations Program Manager and with manufacturing operations functional management, you will be part of the team responsible for execution of the manufacturing scope of a multimillion dollar naval propulsion and power generation program. In this role, you help guide and lead the manufacturing team by ensuring manufacturing issues and road blocks 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.Responsibilities include the following:* 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 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.MANUMSSNYVLCA#LI-M-105NGFeaturedJobsQualifications:Basic Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant work experience; 4+ years of experience with a Master's (Note, an additional 4+ years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree).* 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.* 3+ years of experience in Program and/or Project Management.* Experience using ERP systems.* Ability to travel (generally less than 5%).* Ability to obtain a security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.Preferred Qualifications:* Experience working on government contracts.* Experience with Earned Value Management.* Experience with manufacturing production proposals.* Experience managing hardware production activity.* Experience with SAP in a low volume, high mix manufacturing environment.* Bachelor's degree in a technical field.* 3+ years of experience in Earned Value Management.* PMP certification.What We Can Offer You:Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:* Health Plan* Savings Plan* Paid Time Off* Education Assistance* Training and Development* Flexible Work Arrangements

Additional Northrop Grumman Information:Northrop Grumman has approximately 85,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 25 countries, we strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs and services in the world.Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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