Manager Production Operations 2
Quick Summary
A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering,
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- →Manage the production execution for Operating Unit programs
- →Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance
- →Serve as Manufacturing lead for all proposals in the Operating Unit
- →Create and lead teams to resolve the issues adversely impacting the Manufacturing execution of the programs
- →Comprehend and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers
- →Ensure Manufacturing has the resources needed (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs
- →Serve as Functional Manager and direct the work of the reporting Operations Project Managers
- →Perform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Business Division
- →Mentor, develop, and assess direct reports
- →Provide strategic leadership to ensure all Program and Manufacturing objectives are achieved
- →Provide Manufacturing expertise to support the strategic vision of the Business Division
- →Work with cross organizational teams and customers to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities as well as communicate them to key stakeholders
Requirements
~2 min read- A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; Master’s degree with 6 years of work experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline
- A minimum of 3 years of experience leading and/or managing people and projects
- Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
- Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems
- Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands
- Experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
- Experience with SAP/ERP systems
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Expertise in earned value management, proposal preparation, and/or integrated master schedule (IMS) development
- Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
- Manufacturing experience of defense related electronics
- Continuous improvement techniques – Six Sigma, Kaizen, LEAN, Red X, etc.
- Proposal creation and labor estimating
- Technical project management
- Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Investigation type activities
- Experience as a Functional Manager
- 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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About this job
- Pay per year
- $139,800–$209,800 a year
- In line with the $175,000 median for Product Operations jobs on Jobera (38 salaries).
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 22, 2026
- First seen
- October 22, 2026
- Last seen
- October 22, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 22, 2026
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