RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems and technology that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 are making history.
The Program Manager of Operations will provide operational focus (Cost, Quality, and Schedule) for their assigned program. The candidate will be responsible for the overall Operational performance for the lifecycle of their assigned program.
Essential Functions:

• Proposal through launch/delivery
• Lead all proposal efforts for the operations team
• Establish and execute all Operations Plans including material, manufacturing, integration of large and complex subassemblies with associated testing
• Change agent to improve material flow and empowerment within subassembly integration utilizing lean practices and visual management
• Develop assembly and manpower forecast
• Establish methodology to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly objectives are achieved
• Cost Account Management (CAM)
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree plus 8 years of related experience
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organization
• Very strong MS Project, Excel, Power Point, and Word skills
• Experience leading a multi discipline team
Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field plus 14 years of experience
• Experience implementing lean projects
• Experience managing a Product line
• Experience in a Program or Operations environment
Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $242,300.00The 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.PDN-9ea5936d-d2d5-4ff6-98ac-8531e9bdc648