Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector - located in Linthicum, MD - has an immediate need for an Operations Project Manager / Principal Operations Project Manager (OPM), to support program and capital funded Test Equipment Follow. The OPM must be a self-starter, self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment.
Looking for an individual with high-energy problem-solving ability, excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required.
The responsibilities of an OPM include:

Managing and maintaining 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

* Achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements

* Ability to build and foster effective relationships with others

* Working closely with engineering in a fast-paced environment, fostering the sense of urgency and the ability to multitask meeting critical deadlines

* Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutions

* Leading or participating on a product team, responsible for product-level requirements analysis, engineering and manufacturing of the products assigned, product tracking, and product visibility

* Representing manufacturing at the program Risk Review Board (RRB) meetings and creating / managing any applicable manufacturing risks and/or opportunities from the program risk register

* Supporting and generating proposal documentation as needed to foster new work

This job may be filled as an OPM or a Principal OPM based on the qualifications below.
This is not a manager job. This is an individual contributor role.
Basic Qualifications: - OPM

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant work experience; Master's degree and relevant work experience; 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

* Prior experience in leadership and project management

* Experience interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists

* Knowledge of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with strong understanding of the MRP (Material Resource Planning) process including dependent requirements and group-to-group transfers

* MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

* Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance

Basic Qualifications: - Principal OPM

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant work experience; Master's degree with 3 years of relevant work experience; 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

* Prior experience in leadership and project management

* Experience interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists

* Knowledge of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with strong understanding of the MRP (Material Resource Planning) process including dependent requirements and group-to-group transfers

* MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

* Demonstrated experience in Lead Role

* Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management

* Experience with cost, schedule, and/or process improvement

* Experience with proposals and populating basis of estimates

* Earned Value Management experience and Control Account Manager (CAM certified)

* Prior OPM or Production Planner experience following hardware in a production environment

* Experience presenting status to executive leadership (Director or VP level)

* Active DOD Secret clearance

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 (where available), and much more!
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

* 401k

* Educational Assistance

* Life Insurance

* Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

* Paid Time Off

* Health & Wellness Resources

* Employee Discounts

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Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
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Salary Range: $83,300 - $124,900
Salary Range 2: $102,400 - $153,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.