Sr Principal Production Operations

What You'll Get to Do:

Responsible for all manufacturing efforts of project execution, cost and schedule with development hardware through transition to production and sustainment

Establishment and maintenance of control account budgets, schedules, scope and technical performance measurement

Manage to a line of balance, oversee and/or guide root cause and corrective actions to closure

Review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports

Responsible for interfacing technical leadership, program management, engineering, production control, global supply chain, and production supervisors to ensure hardware modules are built within cost and budget while meeting operation build schedules

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related professional experience that includes a background in project management, supply chain, mathematics, engineering or business; Master's degree with 6 years of related professional experience that includes a background in project management, supply chain, mathematics, engineering or business

Experience with Microsoft Office applications to include advanced skills using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Strong Excel skills to include utilization of Pivot Tables

Experience with MRP Knowledge: gathering, manipulating, and processing raw data at scale

Experience Interpreting data provided by SAP, PDM and Solumina Systems

A current / active DoD Secret Clearance is required

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)

US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously

Experience with EVMS processes, baseline forecasting, risk and opportunity management, and Control Account Management (CAM) experience

Experience reading engineering documentation, BOM Structures, and PLM tools

Experience with presentation skills to senior leadership

Experience with Process Improvement skills/abilities

Experience using SharePoint and Tableau systems

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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10214821

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-20T20:24:52