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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Operations Project Manager

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Elkridge, Maryland, United States, 21075


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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an

Operations Project Manager

for our

Troy Hill campus

located in

Elkridge, MD .

The successful candidate should have experience working with teams, effective communication skills, and the ability to schedule work plans to meet scheduled commitments. He/she must also have the ability to work in a manufacturing environment and adhere to safety and safe shop practices; and the ability to adapt and work independently to meet short term requests and provide reporting on multiple programs to a variety of customers with limited supervision.

This is not a Manager job. This is an individual contributor role.

Role Responsibilities:

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team and line management.

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.

Duties include setting and meeting sales objectives; monitoring costs, tracking material consumption, replenishments, and interplant shop orders; and ensuring the program performance meets the terms and conditions of the contract.

Customer interface extends to external and internal customers: responding to customer inquiries, providing customized status reports, acting as liaison between the Logistics Programs and Manufacturing Operations to ensure the timely repair and return of government assets and material.

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, and problem resolution.

High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed.

Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines.

Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required.

Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others.

Basic Qualifications: Operations Project Manager - Level 2

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 1 year of relevant experience, 6+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret level security clearance for which U.S. Citizenship is required.

Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools.

Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and/or repair depot environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active U.S. Secret level security clearance.

Knowledge of repair depot operations.

Experience interpreting engineering drawings.

Technical background.

Experience in proposal roles and responsibilities a plus.

Experience in SAP (MES) (or related) and GOLD knowledge.

Experience working with radar-related technologies.

Operational and sustainment repair support experience.

Material management experience.

Vendor and logistics/supply chain experience.

Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership.

BS in Business, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.

People leadership and familiarity with DOD Operations.

Salary Range:

$83,300 - $124,900

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.

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