The Tactical Space Systems Division Manufacturing organization has two openings for an Operational Project Manager (OPM) in Dulles, MD (may also reside in Gilbert, AZ) to support the Space Systems Division. The Manufacturing Operations Project Managers are the interface between the Business Division (Civil & Commercial Satellites and National Security Systems Satellites) and Manufacturing.

We are seeking an OPM to work closely with the Manufacturing Work Centers and Program Management. This position is responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of Manufacturing activities for their respective Business Division to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the optimal program execution.

The OPM candidate must possess excellent communication skills - both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills; a good problem solving mindset; and the ability to present program visibility at internal/external meetings to include all levels of management including executive level.

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

Responsibilities Include:
- Manage the production execution for Business Unit programs
- Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance
- Serve as Manufacturing lead for all proposals in the Business Unit
- Ensure Manufacturing has the needed resources (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs
- Serve as Functional Manager and direct the work of the reporting Operations Project Managers

- 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.
- Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutions.
- Reporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and serving as the Cost Account Management (CAM) for manufacturing projects.

- Engage and collaborate with programs and functional organizations (from individual contributors to executive staff) to obtain, understand, and interpret manufacturing facilitation and scheduling requirements

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience or 3 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree

-Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required)
-MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

-Experience in engineering or manufacturing
-Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required)

-Candidate must have demonstrated ability in working with cross organizational teams and customers

-Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point Experience in engineering or manufacturing
-Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required)

-Working knowledge of Cost Point and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems

-Candidate must have demonstrated ability in working with cross organizational teams and customers

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Management, Manufacturing, Industrial or Quality Engineering
-Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
-Demonstrated expertise in the following systems and concepts:
-MRP and IMS Scheduling
-Windchill, TipQA, Cognos
-Earned Value Management
-Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing
-Excellent presentation and communication skills
-Program execution experience

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space 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

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees

who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.