Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Production Operations Management based out of Sunnyvale, CA.
What you will get to do:
- Lead and direct one or more project teams in the professional services arena.
- Prepare project execution plans and coordinate activities between client and company personnel.
- Monitor project completion from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections.
- Oversee performance of projects or engagements and typically utilizes management skills more than technical skills.
- Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams.
- Working as an Operations Program Lead and with manufacturing operations functional management, you will be part of the team responsible for execution of the manufacturing scope of a multimillion-dollar naval propulsion and power generation program.
- You will help guide and lead the manufacturing team by ensuring manufacturing issues and roadblocks are resolved quickly, and that the advance development program perform on time and on budget.
- You will be a key point of contact within manufacturing for the program.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Resolve manufacturing issues by working with cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate responses with functional organizations to keep projects on schedule.
- Propose, plan/baseline, and execute to the performance management baseline.
- Perform risk and opportunity management functions for the manufacturing scope in concert with the overall program RSKOM.
- Perform EVMS and cost account management functions.
- Resolve material, manpower, and machine issues to ensure successful manufacturing performance.
- Work alongside our dedicated OPs Support Team to focus on process improvements, manufacturing operational excellence, and effective risk management.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Production Operations Management:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Program and/or Project Management.
- Experience using ERP systems.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications for a Principal Production Operations Management:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working on government contracts.
- Experience with Earned Value Management.
- Experience with manufacturing production proposals.
- Experience managing hardware production activity.
- Experience with SAP in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
- 2 years of experience in Earned Value Management.
- PMP certification.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters growth and supports the mutual success of our people and the 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!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant work experience, or master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience
- At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- At least 3 years of experience in program and/or project management
- Experience using ERP systems
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working on government contracts
- Experience with Earned Value Management
- Experience with manufacturing production proposals
- Experience managing hardware production activity
- Experience with SAP in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field
- Two years of experience in Earned Value Management
- PMP certification
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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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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