Manager Production Operations 3
Quick Summary
Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of manufacturing programs or subsystems and include,
Responsibilities
~1 min readPrimary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of manufacturing programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:
- →Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives on manufacturing scope.
- →Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
- →Development and adherence to master plans and baseline schedules.
- →Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
- →Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices, including identification, mitigation, and realization.
- →Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning.
- →Measuring and reporting program performance.
- →Delivering presentations to executive management and other program stakeholders.
- →Developing long-term strategic planning and development of proposals and business plans.
- →Participate in the creation, review, and finalization of the manufacturing Statement of Work.
- →Ensuring the Operations team understands and adheres to the contract scope and manages change through control board activities.
Requirements
~3 min read- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
- 3 or more years of experience leading people and/or projects.
- Experience with MS Office products - PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
- Master's degree in a STEM field or Management.
- 5 years of experience in a Project Planning/Program Management environment.
- 2 years of direct people leadership experience.
- Earned Value Management experience as a Control Account Manager.
- PMI certification and/or PMI-based training
- A current Secret clearance
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Experience with the following systems and concepts: - MRP and IMS Scheduling - SAP production planning and material management tools, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
- Experience leading Manufacturing proposal efforts that include labor quoting, schedule and capacity analysis, investment planning, and descriptive writing contributions
- Experience managing production in SAP in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
- Program execution experience.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters growth and supports the mutual success of our people and the 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: a Health Plan, a Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, a 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and more!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00The 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.Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $175,400–$263,200 a year
- 33% above the $165,000 median for Product Operations jobs on Jobera (52 salaries).
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- November 4, 2026
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- November 4, 2026
- Last seen
- November 4, 2026
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