Sr Principal Production Operations
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 5, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 looking for you to join our team as a Deputy Operations Program
Manager (OPM) (Sr. Principal Production Operations) based out of
Sunnyvale, CA . The Deputy OPM leads and directs one or more
project teams in the professional services arena. Prepares project
execution plan and coordinates activities between client and
company personnel. Monitors project completion from initiation
through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections. Oversees
performance of projects or engagements and typically utilizes
management skills more than technical skills. Provides technical
and analytical guidance to project team(s). Working under an
Operations Program Manager and with manufacturing operations
functional management, you will be part of the team responsible for
the execution of the manufacturing scope of a multi-million dollar
naval Launcher program. In this role, you will help guide and lead
the manufacturing team by ensuring manufacturing issues and
roadblocks are resolved quickly, and that the manufacturing
program(s) perform on time and on budget. You will be a key point
of contact within manufacturing for the program. What you will get
to do: Resolve manufacturing issues by working with
cross-functional teams. Coordinate responses with functional
organizations to keep projects on schedule. Propose, plan/baseline,
and execute to the performance management baseline. Perform risk
and opportunity management functions for the manufacturing scope in
concert with the overall program RSKOM. Perform EVMS and cost
account management functions. Resolve material, manpower, and
machine issues to ensure successful manufacturing performance.
Travel as required (generally less than 10%). Basic Qualifications
for a Deputy OPM: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of
relevant work experience; OR a minimum of 6 years of relevant
experience with a Master's degree (Note: an additional 4 years of
relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Program and/or Project
Management. Experience using ERP systems. Ability to obtain a DoD
Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred
Qualifications for a Deputy OPM: Bachelor’s degree in a technical
field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing
environment Experience working on government contracts. 3 or more
years of experience in Earned Value Management. Experience with
manufacturing production proposals. Experience managing hardware
production activity. Experience with SAP in a low-volume, high-mix
manufacturing environment. PMP certification. What We Can Offer You
: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a
work environment that 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! MPR Primary Level Salary Range:
$129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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.
Keywords: Northrop Grumman, Merced , Sr Principal Production Operations, Manufacturing , Sunnyvale, California
