Principal Technical Services Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as an Operations Project Manager (OPM) Microelectronics based out of Apopka, FL.

Northrop Grumman’s semiconductor foundry, packaging, integration, and test lines offer unique capabilities that support a range of production microelectronics and provide leading-edge technology development.  The Apopka, Florida, wafer bumping µ-line will support flip-chip, 2.5D, and 3D packaging for internal production customers, as well as emerging technology programs.  The line provides a range of wafer post-processing capabilities. 

What You’ll get to Do: 

• 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.

• 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.

• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem-solving with program managers, line managers, and clients.

• Business-facing manufacturing representative responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance execution of the Manufacturing scope of the contract.

• Manufacturing lead for the proposal phase of the Manufacturing operations content, including coordinating the inputs with the program office, engineering, SCM, and the functional manufacturing and test organizations.

• Focal point in driving manufacturing process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives related to their specific program.

• Manages risks and opportunities for all Manufacturing scope. 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.

Required Qualifications Operations Project Manager (OPM) Microelectronics: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or a Master’s Degree with 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead (technical or manager), integrated program team, or cost account manager.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Control Account Management (CAM) techniques, which includes program cost and schedule management.
• Working experience with ERP systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Experience in leadership and project management.
• Ability to receive and maintain a U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizen required

 

Preferred Qualifications Operations Project Manager (OPM) Microelectronics: 

• 2+ years’ experience in Semiconductor or Advanced Packaging manufacturing.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field.
• CAM certification
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience
• Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and leading proposal efforts
• Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance

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!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

The 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.