Job Description
We are looking for you to join our team as Production Operations Manager 3 based out of Baltimore, MD.
You will serve as the lead Operations Program Manager for the Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit within the Land and Maritime Sensors Business Unit. It will include both G/ATOR production and development operations.
What You'll Get to Do:
• Acts as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy
• Acts as primary product development, manufacturing, and test 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 product development, manufacturing, and test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serve as primary liaison to program management
• Assesses project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers
• Manages the operations CAM portion of program costs using EVMS methodology, inclusive of baselines, Comprehensive Estimates at Complete, monthly Business Management cycle requirements, and weekly/monthly cost reporting.
• Coordinates and leads the preparation of proposals; prepares and reviews 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
• Drives continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
• Will be a functional manager to a team of 5-10 Operations Program Managers
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Program/Project Management, Engineering, and/or Manufacturing; Master's degree with 6 years of experience in Program/Project Management, Engineering, and/or Manufacturing
• Experience leading people across large organizations (direct reports)
• Experience/SME for EVMS/CAM
• Experience working across multiple teams and organizations
• Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands
• Experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
• Current/Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in Manufacturing defense related electronics
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques - LEAN, Red X, etc.
• Experience working proposal creation and labor estimating
• Experience as a Technical project management
• Experience with RCCA Investigation type activities
• Experience as a Functional Manager
• Experience with data mining/manipulation & presentation
What We Can Offer You:
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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $251,300.00The 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.
We are looking for you to join our team as Production Operations Manager 3 based out of Baltimore, MD.
You will serve as the lead Operations Program Manager for the Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit within the Land and Maritime Sensors Business Unit. It will include both G/ATOR production and development operations.
What You'll Get to Do:
• Acts as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy
• Acts as primary product development, manufacturing, and test 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 product development, manufacturing, and test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serve as primary liaison to program management
• Assesses project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers
• Manages the operations CAM portion of program costs using EVMS methodology, inclusive of baselines, Comprehensive Estimates at Complete, monthly Business Management cycle requirements, and weekly/monthly cost reporting.
• Coordinates and leads the preparation of proposals; prepares and reviews 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
• Drives continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
• Will be a functional manager to a team of 5-10 Operations Program Managers
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Program/Project Management, Engineering, and/or Manufacturing; Master's degree with 6 years of experience in Program/Project Management, Engineering, and/or Manufacturing
• Experience leading people across large organizations (direct reports)
• Experience/SME for EVMS/CAM
• Experience working across multiple teams and organizations
• Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands
• Experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
• Current/Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in Manufacturing defense related electronics
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques - LEAN, Red X, etc.
• Experience working proposal creation and labor estimating
• Experience as a Technical project management
• Experience with RCCA Investigation type activities
• Experience as a Functional Manager
• Experience with data mining/manipulation & presentation
What We Can Offer You:
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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $251,300.00The 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.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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.
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