Operations Project Manager 3

Northrop Grumman

USonsite$104k-$155k/yrPosted Jul 9, 2026
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Skills

excel

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense System has an opening for an Operations Project Manager (OPM) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Weapons (AW) business unit. This leadership role located in Ridgecrest, CA.

The OPM must be a self-starter, self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment.

The responsibilities of an OPM include:

Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Test, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping.

Achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements.

Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutions.

Reporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and serving as the Cost Account Management (CAM) for manufacturing projects.

Leading or participating on a product team, responsible for product-level requirements analysis, engineering and manufacturing of the products assigned, product tracking, and product visibility.

Representing manufacturing at the program Risk Review Board (RRB) meetings and creating / managing any applicable manufacturing risks and/or opportunities from the program risk register.

Supporting and generating proposal documentation as needed to foster new work.

This is not a Manager role. This is an individual contributor role.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 OPM:

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience or 3 years of experience with an MS degree. 9 years of experience may be applied in lieu of a formal degree

The candidate must have experience in leadership and project management.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required)

Experience with Cost Point or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management

Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement

Manufacturing or Engineering experience

Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Active Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

Compensation

This Project / Program Manager role pays $104k-$155k/yr. Within typical range for project / program manager roles in United States.

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