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Principal/ Senior Principal Operations Project Manager (OPM) - R10213237 Join to apply for the Principal/ Senior Principal Operations Project Manager (OPM) - R10213237 role at Northrop Grumman . Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time. 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. The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector - located in Sykesville, MD - has an immediate need for an Operations Project Manager (OPM) . The OPM must be a self‑starter, self‑motivated, dynamic individual who can work in a demanding environment. Responsibilities Managing and maintaining the day‑to‑day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Test, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Mission Assurance (MA), Global Supply Chain (GSC), Engineering, and Shipping/Inventory. Achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements. Facilitating internal meetings to support design, production, and problem resolution. Reporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and serving as the Cost Account Management (CAM) for manufacturing projects. Representing manufacturing as a subject matter expert at Non‑Advocate Reviews / Independent Cost Evaluations (NARICE). Leading or participating in a product team, responsible for product‑level requirements analysis, Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), engineering and manufacturing of the products assigned, product tracking, and product visibility. Representing manufacturing at the program Risk Review Board (RRB) meetings and creating / managing any applicable manufacturing risks and/or opportunities from the program risk register. Supporting and generating proposal documentation as needed to foster new work. The OPM candidate must possess excellent communication skills - both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills; a good problem‑solving mindset; and the ability to present program visibility at internal/external meetings to include all levels of management including executive level. Basic Qualifications for Principal Technical Services Project Management A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience in engineering, manufacturing or business management or 3+ years of relevant work experience in engineering, manufacturing or business management with a Master’s degree. A Bachelor’s degree in another discipline may be considered provided work experience is applicable. The candidate must have experience in leadership and project management. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required). Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point. Basic Qualifications for Senior Technical Services Project Management A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant work experience in engineering, manufacturing or business management or 6+ years of relevant work experience in engineering, manufacturing or business management with a Master’s degree. A Bachelor’s degree in another discipline may be considered provided work experience is applicable. The candidate must have experience in leadership and project management. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required). Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point. Preferred Qualifications for Principal Technical Services Project Management Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Management. Experience managing repairs, sustainment activities, and/or experience with GP management through the GOLD system. Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement. Experience in engineering or manufacturing. Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). Active Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications for Senior Technical Services Project Management Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Management. Experience managing repairs, sustainment activities, and/or experience with GP management through the GOLD system. Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement. Experience in engineering or manufacturing. Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). Active Secret clearance. Primary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00 The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman

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