Project Management - Production

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Project Manager to support our APN-241 program in Warner Robins, GA. These roles support an existing team that oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as main point of contact for production operations as well as liaison between program management office, operations, production control, engineering, and business management amongst others. The successful candidate will have a strong background in production planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Program Office POC for production contracts
• In-depth knowledge of production planning and scheduling best practices
• Responsible for monthly production and billing forecasts
• Understands program financial targets and supports the Program Manager in achieving financial goals and forecasts
• Review and update monthly customer CDRLs
• Directly influences internal production schedule and supply chain strategy by understanding customer demand and contract terms and conditions
• Coordinate and track shipping of serviceable assets to customers
• Track assets through the production life cycle
• Monitor established delivery schedules and provide status up
• Provide support for both internal and external audits
• Use root cause analysis to identify problems and formulate potential solutions

Basic Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma/GED and 6 years related experience
• Will also consider a bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience in project and/or program management or a master's degree and 0-1 year experience in project and/or program management; or an associate's degree and 4 years' experience in project and/or program management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (not required to obtain before hire)
• Must be able to work on-site in Warner Robins, Georgia

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience
• Strong manufacturing scheduling knowledge within a production environment
• Experience leading projects, crafting briefing slides, and managing tasks as assigned by the Program Manager
• Forecasting experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy

Pay

Salary range: $65,500.00 – $98,300.00. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business