Principal Production Operations
Quick Summary
Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Test, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP),
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping
- →Achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements
- →Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutions
- →Reporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and serving as the Cost Account Management (CAM) for manufacturing projects
- →Leading or participating on a product team, responsible for product-level requirements analysis, 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
Requirements
~1 min read- A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline
- Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
- Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems with limited resources in a timely manner
- Current/Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and/or a Project Management field
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Basis of Estimate preparation, and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Manufacturing experience of defense related electronics
- Technical project management through different parts of the program/project life cycle
- Experience working diverse contract types (CPFF. CPIF, FFP)
- Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Investigation type activities
- Experience with data mining/manipulation & presentation
- Expertise in executive leadership (Director or VP level) communication and engagement
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 1, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 5, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- October 5, 2026
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