Operations Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Defense System has an opening for an Operations Program Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Weapons (AW) business unit.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD Secret security clearance.

The Operations Program Manager 2 will be responsible for directing activities of the Operations Program organization. These activities are related to missile production. In this role, the selected candidate will also be the Operations Program focal point for all production and development programs, which will include the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Operation Program Managers, supporting production schedules and production requirements.
• Responsibilities include cost, schedule, and technical performance of a specific unit or work package on a large system development-type contract or broad responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a delivery order or small technical services-type contract.
• Functions as an advisor to unit regarding tasks, projects, and operations. Becomes actively involved in daily operations only when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.
• Routinely meet with production and engineering Leadership, to build strong relationships, and advise and discuss program strategies and execution plans.
• Determine and develop staffing profiles and schedules to meet program requirements.
• Establish and harvest team values and culture with focus on employee engagement, diversity, a first-time quality.

We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications: 

• BS degree with 8 years of experience in operations or production program management or MS with 6 years of experience with the same. 
• Experience leading teams as a lead or project manager
• Experience with Cost Point or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD Secret security clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business management
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience
• Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Active Secret clearance