RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeAt 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.
Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is hiring a Technical Services Project Manager (Level 3 or 4) at our Chandler, AZ facility.
The Technical Services Project Manager will report to the Operations Program Manager (OPM). The OPM organization is the primary interface between the program office, customer, and factory leadership. They are responsible for leading, communicating, and influencing across the organization and the customer. They will support all operations activities including cost, quality, and schedule. The Project Manager will be responsible for the operational performance for the lifecycle of the program from proposal through delivery.
Essential Functions:
Maintain ownership of the program’s operations EAC, budget and EVM reporting
Change agent to improve material flow and empowerment within subassembly integration utilizing lean practices and visual management
Assist in establishing and executing all operations plans, including material, manufacturing, integration of large and complex subassemblies with associated testing
Develop assembly and manpower forecast
Assist in proposal efforts for the operations team
Performing direct tasks and assuming individual roles as necessary to support the team and program objectives.
Establish methodology to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly objectives are achieved
Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of program scope, schedules, performance objectives, internal and external processes, guidelines, policies, and best practices, and ensuring that all functional team members are aware of and are compliant with these items.
Manage an integrated master schedule for the operation’s portion of the program scope
Prepare and present information relating to program status for both internal and external review
Identify project milestones, critical paths, and potential risks, and develop contingency plans to address them.
Facilitate regular meetings and communications to keep all parties informed of project progress, changes and issues.
This position can be filled at either Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance which typically requires US Citizenship
Very strong MS Project, Excel, Power Point and Word skills
Previous experience leading a multi discipline team
Experience working with a manufacturing execution system (MES, SAP, PRISM)
Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance which typically requires US Citizenship
Very strong MS Project, Excel, Power Point and Word skills
Previous experience leading a multi discipline team
Experience working with a manufacturing execution system (MES, SAP, PRISM)
Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience
Your Key Strengths:
Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organization
Verbal and written communications with management
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
Bachelors and/or Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Previous experience leading a multidisciplinary team
Experience implementing lean projects
Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
Experience managing a Product line
Project Management Professional (PMP) certified
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.
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On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.
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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.
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