Sr Principal Production Operations

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Sr. Principal Production Operations located in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this role you will have a hand in every aspect of the Circuit Card Assembly manufacturing cell—driving both manufacturing and planning while serving as a key interface between the factory floor and the business side.

What You'll Get to Do

This position is based in a production-oriented facility and will focus on project management of manufacturing production scope. The selected candidate will:

• Act as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy.
• Act as primary product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with internal and external customer 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 serves as primary liaison to program management.
• Assess project and technical issues and develops and drives 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, creates master production schedules, and coordinates material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.
• Control Account Manager for EVMS projects as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, interacting with personnel from shop floor to top leadership echelons.
• Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete and/or coordinate multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Mastery in the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Control Account Management (CAM) roles for both development and production projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years experience, Master's Degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Certification in Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes.
• Expertise in Project Management.
• Expertise in with Risk and Opportunity Management (RSKOM).
• Expertise in working within a multi-team environment.
• Expertise in facilitating customer and stakeholder engagements and meetings.
• Expertise in interfacing and presenting to multiple levels of employees and leadership.
• Expertise in driving results related to continuous improvement projects for cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in creating, maintaining, and manipulating Microsoft Office Suite Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active/ Secret. Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field with 8 Years experience; 5 Years with Masters.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously - schedule management, cost/budget management, customer management, risk management, and performance management.
• Expertise in Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Management.
• Program management experience or PMP certification.
• Expertise in the Control Account Management (CAM) role for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes.

Pay and benefits

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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Primary Level Salary Range

$111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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.