Manager, Production Operations

Northrop Grumman

. Serve as the primary point of contact for program operations needs supporting a set of programs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMagna • Utah • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $126,000 - $189,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, operational efficiency, and financial oversight within manufacturing and engineering environments. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and ensure compliance with quality and performance standards.

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Program ManagementManufacturing Execution SystemsFinancial ManagementTeam LeadershipProject Management Professional (PMP)

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Execution SystemsMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Proposal DevelopmentProgram ExecutionRisk ManagementBudget ManagementOperational EfficiencyContinuous ImprovementProblem-Solving TechniquesCross-Sector Collaboration

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailMultitaskingCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingEngineeringOperationsProgram ManagementU.S. Government Secret Security ClearanceSTEM-related DisciplineBusiness DevelopmentAcquisitionsSupply ChainProduction Methodology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for program operations needs supporting a set of programs
Lead a team of Operations Program Managers for a subset of the Utah portfolio
Support the stand-up of the OPM functional organization in the Propulsion Systems Business Unit
Align regional OPM operations execution across Central Region sites with Space Sector M&O guidelines
Lead manufacturing teams to improve operational efficiency and define end-to-end manufacturing, integration, test and facilities strategies
Manage risk assessments and mitigation, compliance and performance standards
Drive improvement, streamlining, development and operational initiatives
Monitor operational goals and leadership objectives and eliminate non-value-added activities
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards
Plan and control projects, manage scope and change control, and escalate issues
Collaborate across sites, business units and regions using lessons learned and best practices
Develop and maintain leadership teams across Utah sites
Interface with Program Office, Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management and Mission Assurance
Collaborate with programs, security, business development, strategy and other organizations
Manage proposals, production planning and manufacturing program execution
Monitor and address cost, schedule, performance and quality issues
Provide oversight and accountability for OPM activities and compliance
Manage financial and budgetary aspects of the organization
Ensure adequate department staffing
Lead employee development, performance management and engagement activities
Own manufacturing execution finance, strategic execution, planning and proposals, schedule and performance, risk and issue management, and stakeholder leadership of IPTs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing, engineering, operations or program environment, OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing, engineering, operations or program environment
2+ years’ experience leading tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving requirements as a Program/Project Manager, Integrated Program Lead (IPT) or Cost Account Manager (CAM)
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Working knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (ESI, Solumina, etc.)
Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
Experience developing proposals and managing program execution, including creating, tracking and meeting schedules
Working knowledge of financial management, including projects, process control and budgets
Experience managing teams with various focus areas
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong people leadership, collaboration, multitasking, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Ability to function independently, meet deadlines and achieve commitments
Preferred: Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Preferred: Master’s degree in a STEM-related discipline or MBA
Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Preferred: Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing/production, operations, program management or related areas
Preferred: Background in manufacturing and engineering processes, technologies and programs
Preferred: Experience in proposals, business development, acquisitions and customer interactions
Preferred: Product transition from development to production methodology and implementation
Preferred: Knowledge and experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Preferred: Experience supporting cross-sector initiatives and/or programs
Preferred: Experience crossing organizational, site and sector boundaries and consolidating or transferring manufacturing operations
Preferred: Experience with continuous improvement and problem-solving tools and techniques
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available
Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business