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Principal / Sr Principal Production Operations

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Northrop Grumman

Annapolis, MD (In Person)

$123,600 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 7 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Job Description

Principal / Sr Principal Production Operations
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
No
CLEARANCE TYPE
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Operations Project Management or Sr Principal Operations Project Management based out of Annapolis, MD.
What You Will Get To Do:
Responsibilities Include:
  • Manage and maintain the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Test, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping
  • Achieve targeted cost and schedule requirements
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ability to build and foster effective relationships with others
  • Work closely with engineering in a fast-paced environment, fostering a sense of urgency and the ability to multitask in meeting critical deadlines
  • Facilitate internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutions
  • Lead or participate on a product team, responsible for product-level requirements analysis, engineering and manufacturing of the products assigned, product tracking, and product visibility
  • Manage any applicable manufacturing risks and/or opportunities from the program risk register
  • Support and generate proposal documentation as needed to foster new work
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications Principal Operations Project Management :
  • Bachelors degree with a minimum of 5 years of Project Management, Manufacturing experience; Masters degree with a minimum of 3 years of Project Management, Manufacturing experience; a minimum of 9 years of Project Management, Manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
  • Experience in project management
  • Experience interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists
  • Knowledge of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with experience of the MRP (Material Resource Planning) process including dependent requirements and group-to-group transfers
  • Experience with cost, schedule, and/or process improvement
  • Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems) and CAM (Control Account Management)
  • Experience with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required
  • U.
S. citizenship is required Basic Qualifications Sr.
Principal Operations Project Management :
  • Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of Project Management, Manufacturing experience; Masters degree with a minimum of 6 years of Project Management, Manufacturing experience; a minimum of 12 years of Project Management, Manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
  • Experience in leadership and/or project management
  • Experience interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists
  • Knowledge of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with experience of the MRP (Material Resource Planning) process including dependent requirements and group-to-group transfers
  • Experience with cost, schedule, and/or process improvement
  • Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems) and CAM (Control Account Management)
  • Experience with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required
  • U.S. citizenship is required Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
  • Experience with proposals and populating basis of estimates
  • Experience working as an Operations Project Management (OPM) and/or a Manufacturing Engineering
  • Experience following hardware in a production environment
  • Experience presenting status to executive leadership (Director or VP level)
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • US citizenship is required #
MPR 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 (w available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range:
$98,900.00 - $148,300.00
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$123,400.00 - $185,000.00 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 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... Visit the Employer site for more details