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Project Management/Principal Project Management (Level 2 or Level 3) full_time NEW

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Strategic Space Systems Division has an opening for a Project Management/Principal Project Management (Level 2 or Level 3), to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Essential Function Include:

  • Schedule a sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations relating to a specific portion of the product for guidance of production work, material readiness and all aspects of scheduling related to meeting program needs:

  • Load, analyze and monitor demands in the ERP system to create robust & attainable schedules.

  • To support future capabilities for the sector, candidate should also have knowledge of capacity & resource planning to work in parallel with Industrial Engineering for level loading of schedules.

  • Project Management and analysis of manufacturing scheduling activities including coordination across multiple disciplines such as: production planning, quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, material requirements planning and Program Scheduling.

  • Ensure production control and parts integrators expedite appropriate material based on master production schedule and critical path analysis.

  • Provides visibility into and advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production risks to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed to meet production and Program needs.

  • Able to schedule and plan detailed operations from engineering drawings, engineering orders, change notices, and other engineering releases.

  • The ideal candidate will have strong verbal communication and customer service skills and able to work in a teamwork environment.

  • Presents schedules, power point presentations to leadership, leads schedule meetings with IPT’s.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

  • 401k

  • Educational Assistance

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health & Wellness Resources

  • Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications for Project Management (Level 2):

  • Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, Project Management or Material Requirements Planning OR High School Diploma/G.E.D plus 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, Project Management or Material Requirements Planning.  

  • Experience with Scheduling, SAP, ERP or MRP systems  

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance OR SCI access  

Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management (Level 3):

  • Bachelor’s Degree plus 6 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, Project Management or Material Requirements Planning OR High School Diploma/G.E.D plus 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, Project Management or Material Requirements Planning.  

  • Experience with Scheduling, SAP, ERP or MRP systems  

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance OR SCI access

Salary Range: $73,900.00 – $110,900.00Salary Range 2: $91,200.00 – $136,800.00

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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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