Sr. Principal Production Operations

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Production Operations professional based in Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities

• Primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy
• Primary product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with internal and external customers to discuss operational aspects of technical, cost, and schedule performance
• Oversee and manage the product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serve as primary liaison to program management
• Assess project and technical issues and develop and drive action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers
• Coordinate and lead the preparation of proposals; prepare and review all manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, create master production schedules, and coordinate material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery
• Drive continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline
• Experience with project leadership and/or process improvement
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Proposal Preparation, and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development
• Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems
• Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands
• Experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
• Experience leading people and/or projects directly or indirectly

Qualifications

• A Current/Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management
• Experience communicating with executive leadership (Director or VP level)
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Pay

$123,400.00 - $185,000.00

Schedule

Nine-to-Forty (9/80) Work Schedule (where available)