The Operations Program Management Specialist supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering. The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement. Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations. This highly motivated individual will be responsible for providing objective-oriented direction to multifunctional teams, including Operations functional support organizations, to ensure all program and manufacturing goals and objectives are met.
- The Technical Services Project Manager will be the primary Manufacturing Operations interface with the Program Office,
- Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Mission Assurance on all aspects of manufacturing programs.
- Responsible for managing proposals, production planning, and execution of manufacturing programs, while monitoring and addressing all cost, schedule, performance, and quality issues.
- Represent the Operations Manufacturing organization as a prime contact on contracts or programs. Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
- Oversee the generation of proposals, including basis of estimates, resource codes, estimate rational, bid codes, and overhead and labor rates.
- Ability to develop and maintain Production tools/metrics regarding Microsoft Excel Macro functions.
- Responsible for the overall performance of the Operations Team's activities to assure compliance with company objectives and obligations.
- Monthly reconciliation of Sales Order WBS to MRP WBS for accuracy and consistency.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Operations Program Management Specialist:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in Project Management, Supply Chain, Business Management, etc.; OR a Masters degree with 3 or more years of relevant work experience in Project Management, Supply Chain, Business Management, etc.
- Experience leading teams or projects.
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- The ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
- US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing and development environment.
- 4 or more years of manufacturing programs management experience
- Experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), production planning, and material management
- Earned Value reporting and analysis experience.
- Experience with all aspects of proposal generation
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years relevant experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years
- Experience leading teams or projects
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Ability to develop and maintain production tools/metrics using Excel Macros
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing and development environment
- 4+ years of manufacturing programs management experience
- Experience with production planning and material management
- Earned Value reporting and analysis experience
- Experience with all aspects of proposal generation
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


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