Operations Project Management Manager 2

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsOperations Project Management Manager 2United States-Florida-ApopkaApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10233792RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.At the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our manufacturing operations in Apopka, Florida support development and production of military lasers and EO imaging sensors for Ground, Airborne, IRCM, and Space applications within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.We are looking for you to join our team as an Operations Project Management (OPM) Manager 2 (Manager Production Operations 2) to support our military lasers and EO/IR systems.  This position will be based onsite in Apopka, FL.This role is both a functional management position with direct reports and a project leadership position. The Manufacturing Operations Project Managers are the interface between the Business Division and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of Manufacturing activities for this Operating Unit.What you will get to do: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.Serve as manufacturing team liaison to/from program management office (PMO), 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.Assess project issues and develop 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 ManagersPerform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Business DivisionMentor, 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 DivisionManage risks and opportunities for all Manufacturing scopes. Collaborate with all functional...