Requisition ID: R10171887
Category: Program Management
Location: Madison, Alabama, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 3
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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Job Description:
Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as the liaison between project management, planning, line management, operations, and program teams. Reviews status of projects and budgets. Manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Acting as the primary liaison between Huntsville Manufacturing Operations and the Program Manager (PM) with regards to assigned project or project area.
Serving as the Manufacturing Operations lead on proposals and BOE development.
CAM (Control Account Manager) managing Earned Value, including planning and monitoring assigned projects using standard project monitoring techniques and keeping EM&L management updated on issues impacting the manufacturing quality, cost and schedule performance.
Monitoring and facilitating the overall production flow from cradle to grave for the specific program’s schedule and cost requirements.
Collaborating with Manufacturing, PM, & GSC on the planning, development, and demand load of the production schedule that supports the Program’s requirement dates.
Working with the PM, Engineering, Manufacturing, & Logistics leads to ensure products can be efficiently manufactured by the manufacturing team.
Providing roll-up status of manufacturing activities to Program Management and/or Executive Leadership.
Achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements.
Resolving scheduling conflicts with PM/DPM and helping determine best way forward when issues or delays cause for re-planning of activities.
Collaborating with all functional organizations to resolve any operations conflicts or challenges in real-time.
Working with the PM/DPM to ensure on-time delivery of engineering and design information to manufacturing.
Working with Global Supply Chain (GSC) and Supplier Quality to ensure technical information is accurate and timely to and from vendors.
Supporting required activities to ensure compliance with provided requirements and delivery dates for production.
**this requisition can be filled at 3 or 4 level.
Basic Qualifications:
(Senior Principal Project Management) level 4- Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of progressive experience with at least 3 years in manufacturing, engineering, and/or program management. 6 years with master’s degree. In lieu of formal degree, High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
(Principal Project Management) level 3 - Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of progressive experience with at least 2 years in manufacturing, engineering, and/or program management. 2 years with Master’s degree. In lieu of formal degree, High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 9 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities as evidenced by prior experience leading a team or project in a production environment.
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
Strong verbal and written communications skills, interpersonal skills, and a good problem-solving mindset.
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports and work-related manuals.
Ability to get and to maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management, Business Administration, Communications, or another related field.
Experience developing Basis of Estimates and supporting proposals.
Proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques.
Demonstrated experience as an OPM, project manager, program manager or engineering program manager.
Proficiency in Risk and Opportunity management.
PMP Certification.
Salary Range: $84,000 - $127,000
Salary Range 2: $104,000 - $157,000
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.
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).
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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.
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