Principal Production Operations

Principal Operations Project Management

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Operations Project Management based out of Annapolis, MD. Responsibilities include :

• Manage and maintain 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
• Achieve targeted cost and schedule requirements
• Understand and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers
• Ensure Manufacturing has the needed resources (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs
• Candidate must have demonstrated ability in working with cross organizational teams and customers; the ability to set and clearly articulate goals / priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff; strong leadership skills
• Ability to build and foster effective relationships with others
• Work closely with engineering in a fast-paced environment, fostering a sense of urgency and the ability to multitask in meeting critical deadlines
• Facilitate internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutions
• Lead or participate on a product team, responsible for product-level requirements analysis, engineering and manufacturing of the products assigned, product tracking, and product visibility
• Manage any applicable manufacturing risks and / or opportunities from the program risk register
• Support and generate proposal documentation as needed to foster new work

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