Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago
Operations Project Management Manager (OPM M2) - R10209997
Apopka, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading technology company looking for an Operations Project Manager (OPM Manager M2) based in Apopka, FL. This role involves managing manufacturing operations, ensuring cost and schedule performance, and serving as a liaison between various teams to support advanced packaging products and processes.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage the production execution for all programs
Manage manufacturing cost and schedule performance
Serve as Manufacturing Lead for all proposals
Create and lead teams to resolve the issues adversely impacting the Manufacturing execution of the programs
The Microelectronics Operations Project Manager serves as the manufacturing team liaison to/from program management, engineering, manufacturing operations, global supply chain, mission assurance, and customers
Provide liaison with GSC and QME to ensure satisfactory program execution
Understand 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 needed resources (resources Manufacturing needs, as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs
Development and delivery of presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem-solving with program managers, line managers, and clients
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
Manages risks and opportunities for all Manufacturing scopes. Collaborates with all functional organizations to resolve any Manufacturing conflicts or challenges. Cost Account Manager (CAM) for Manufacturing Operations budget, including Earned Value Management reporting and variance reporting. Ensures that the required manufacturing and test resources are forecasted and secured to execute the job (people, equipment, and facilities)
Manufacturing representative at the program Configuration Control Board, ensuring proper implementation of design changes
Active participant in program risk management activity, ensuring manufacturing risks are accurately portrayed in the program risk register
Candidate must have demonstrated ability in working with cross-organizational teams and customers; the ability to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff; strong leadership skills; and a track record of building high-performance teams, with a particular focus on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience or master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience
2+ years' experience in Semiconductor or Advanced Packaging Manufacturing
5+ years of experience leading people and/or projects with 2+ years of direct people leadership experience
Experience working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles
Working knowledge of ERP systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
Control Account Management experience, with earned value experience
Program execution experience
Experience with bases of estimates (BoE), shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Ability to receive and maintain a U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance
U.S. Citizen required
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and a master's degree
CAM certification
Demonstrated expertise in the following systems and concepts: - MRP and IMS Scheduling - SAP production planning and material management tools - ISE/CADSTAR - Earned Value Management - 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
Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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