Operations Project Manager Level 2/3 RELOCATION

ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

NoCLEARANCE TYPE:

SecretTRAVEL:

Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

The Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector PS&C Facility

• located in Elkton, MD
• has an immediate need for an Operations Project Manager (OPM).

The OPM must be a self-starter, self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal w ships from around the globe cruise. ccgov.org/government/tourismPrimary job responsibilities of an OPM include

• Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Testing, Manufacturing Planning & Scheduling, Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping
• Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support production, testing, and problem resolutions in support of program needs
• Responsible for the successful execution of the operations/manufacturing scope of the program's statement of work (SOW), achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements
• Lead manufacturing planning and readiness efforts
• Act as the focal point for manufacturing input into proposals to capture new business
• Support bill of material (BOM) development on development programs
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and executing improvement plans
• Communicate relevant manufacturing metrics to the PMO
• Act as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for manufacturing on a program
• Program closeout support and hardware dispositionThis job may be filled as an OPM (Level 2) or a Principal OPM (Level 3) based on the qualifications below.

This is an individual contributor role and not a manager role.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2

• OPM•This position emphasizes skills and experience.

Will consider high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 6 years of project management relevant experience, bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant work experience or 0 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree

• The candidate must have experience in leadership and project management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD U.S. Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required
• Experience with Costpoint, SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power PointBasic Qualifications for a Level 3
• Principal OPM
• This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 9 years of project management relevant experience, bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience or 3 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree
• The candidate must have experience in leadership and project management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD U.S. Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required
• Experience with Costpoint, SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power PointPreferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience
• Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS
• Active DoD U.

S. Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range:

$87,600.00

• $131,400.

00

Secondary Level Salary Range:

$108,800.00

• $163,200.

00The 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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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://northropgrumman/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category:

Program Management