OPM Manager - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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’s Space Sector is seeking a OPM Manager  – Level 2 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

   

The Manufacturing Operations Project Managers (OPMs) are the interface between the BU and OU Business Divisions and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of manufacturing activities for their respective Business Divisions.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Manage the production execution for Business Unit programs, based on platform

• Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance

• Serve as Manufacturing lead for all proposals associated with the platforms

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

• 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

• 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

  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM Discipline with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience.  

• No clearance required to start

• 5+ years of experience leading people and/or projects

• 2+ years of direct people leadership experience

• 8+ years of experience working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles (6 years with a Master's degree)

• Working knowledge of Cost Point and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical engineering

• Current security clearance or ability to obtain one

• Demonstrated expertise in the following systems and concepts:

  • MRP and IMS Scheduling

  • Cost Point production planning and material management tools

  • Windchill, TipQA, Cognos,

  • Earned Value Management

  • Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing

• Experience leading Manufacturing proposal efforts that include labor quoting, schedule and capacity analysis, investment planning, and descriptive writing contributions

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Program execution experience

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.  

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Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

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 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.