Technical Services Project Management (Level 3 or 4)
- Locations:
- Chandler, Arizona, United States
- Security Clearance:
- Secret
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
Description
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's Space Systems Sector is hiring a Technical Services Project Manager (Level 3 or 4) at our Chandler, AZ facility.
The Technical Services Project Manager will report to the Operations Program Manager (OPM). The OPM organization is the primary interface between the program office, customer, and factory leadership. They are responsible for leading, communicating, and influencing across the organization and the customer. They will support all operations activities including cost, quality, and schedule. The Project Manager will be responsible for the operational performance for the lifecycle of the program from proposal through delivery.
Essential Functions:
Change agent to improve material flow and empowerment within subassembly integration utilizing lean practices and visual management
Assist in establishing and executing all operations plans, including material, manufacturing, integration of large and complex subassemblies with associated testing
Develop assembly and manpower forecast
Assist in proposal efforts for the operations team
Performing direct tasks and assuming individual roles as necessary to support the team and program objectives.
Establish methodology to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly objectives are achieved
Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of program scope, schedules, performance objectives, internal and external processes, guidelines, policies, and best practices, and ensuring that all functional team members are aware of and are compliant with these items.
Maintain ownership of the program’s operations EAC, budget and EVM reporting
Manage an integrated master schedule for the operation’s portion of the program scope
Prepare and present information relating to program status for both internal and external review
Identify project milestones, critical paths, and potential risks, and develop contingency plans to address them.
Facilitate regular meetings and communications to keep all parties informed of project progress, changes and issues.
This position can be filled at either Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance which typically requires US Citizenship
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Very strong MS Project, Excel, Power Point and Word skills
Previous experience leading a multi discipline team
Experience working with a manufacturing execution system (MES, SAP, PRISM)
Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance which typically requires US Citizenship
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Very strong MS Project, Excel, Power Point and Word skills
Previous experience leading a multi discipline team
Experience working with a manufacturing execution system (MES, SAP, PRISM)
Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience
Your Key Strengths:
Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organization
Verbal and written communications with management
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors and/or Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
Previous experience leading a multidisciplinary team
Experience implementing lean projects
Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
Experience managing a Product line
Project Management Professional (PMP) certified