CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

At the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our manufacturing operations in Apopka, Florida support development and production of military lasers and EO imaging sensors for Ground, Airborne, IRCM, and Space applications within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.

We are looking for you to join our team as an Operations Project Management (OPM) Manager 2 (Manager Production Operations 2) to support our military lasers and EO/IR systems.  This position will be based onsite in Apopka, FL.

This role is both a functional management position with direct reports and a project leadership position. The Manufacturing Operations Project Managers are the interface between the Business Division and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of Manufacturing activities for this Operating Unit.

What you will get to do:

• Manage the production execution for all programs.

• Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance.

• Serve as Manufacturing lead for all proposals.

• Create and lead teams to resolve the issues adversely impacting the Manufacturing execution of the programs.

• Serve as manufacturing team liaison to/from program management office (PMO), engineering, manufacturing operations, global supply chain, mission assurance and customers.

• Provide liaison with GSC and QME to ensure satisfactory program execution.

• Understand and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management, and customers.

• Ensure Manufacturing has the needed resources (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs.

• Development and delivery of 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.

• Serve as Functional Manager and direct the work of the reporting Operations Project Managers

• Perform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Business Division

• Mentor, develop, and assess direct reports.

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure all Program and Manufacturing objectives are achieved.

• Provide Manufacturing expertise to support the strategic vision of the Business Division

• Manage risks and opportunities for all Manufacturing scopes.

• Collaborate with all functional organizations to resolve any Manufacturing conflicts or challenges.

• 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).

• Manufacturing representative at program Configuration Control Board, ensuring proper implementation of design changes.

• Active participant in program risk management activity, ensuring manufacturing risks are accurately portrayed in the program risk register.

The ideal candidate must have demonstrated ability in working with cross-organizational teams and customers; the ability to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff; strong leadership skills; and a track record of building high-performance teams, with a particular focus on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention.

Basic Qualifications for the OPM Manager 2:

• Bachelors degree in STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a or master’s degree with 6 or more years of relevant work experience.
• 5 or more years of experience leading people and/or projects.
• 2 or more years of direct people leadership experience.
• Experience working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles. 
• Experience with SAP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Experience leading Manufacturing proposal efforts that include labor quoting, schedule and capacity analysis, investment planning, and descriptive writing contributions.
• Control Account Management and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CAM certification
• Program execution experience.
• Experience with S4/SAP in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the following systems and concepts: - MRP and IMS Scheduling, SAP production planning and material management tools, Earned Value Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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 and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

MPR

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.