Principal/Senior Principal Operations Project Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Serve as the primary manufacturing operations interface to the Program Office and functional organizations .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeWaynesboro • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $89,400 - $167,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing operations management, program execution, and cross-functional team leadership, with a strong focus on cost, schedule, and quality compliance. Proficient in utilizing manufacturing execution systems and MRP for effective planning and reporting.

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Manufacturing Operations ManagementProgram ManagementLean Six SigmaManufacturing Execution SystemsCost Schedule Management

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Hard Skills

Integrated Product TeamsCost ManagementSchedule TrackingQuality ComplianceRisk ManagementMaterial Requirements PlanningEstimates at CompleteOperational KPIsContinuous ImprovementBusiness Management Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

SAPSoluminaEVMSERP SystemsManufacturing Execution Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationUS Government Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingSupply ChainEngineeringProgram ExecutionFast-Paced Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary manufacturing operations interface to the Program Office and functional organizations
Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, test, quality, finance, and mission assurance
Own operations strategy and execution from proposal through delivery
Manage cost, schedule, quality, compliance, baselines, EVMS metrics, Estimates at Complete, and business management reporting
Develop and maintain integrated manufacturing, integration, and test plans
Coordinate material planning, production scheduling, and factory readiness
Use manufacturing execution systems and MRP for WBS alignment, demand, and capacity planning
Monitor operational KPIs and implement recovery plans
Lead risk and opportunity management, issue resolution, and RCCA activities
Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives
Coordinate manufacturing proposal inputs, including BOEs, labor estimates, bid/resource codes, and rates
Provide status, recommendations, and program updates to leadership, customers, and stakeholders
Present cost, schedule, technical updates, and action plans to program and functional leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 5 years of experience for Principal level, or 8 years for Senior Principal level
Master’s degree with minimum of 3 years of experience for Principal level, or 6 years for Senior Principal level
Experience across manufacturing, program management, quality, supply chain, and engineering disciplines
Experience leading programs/projects or IPT/CAM activities and delivering on cost, schedule, and technical requirements
Experience in fast-paced manufacturing and/or development environments managing complex program execution and cross-functional teams
Working knowledge of manufacturing execution systems such as SAP or Solumina
Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
Experience managing program execution, including schedule creation, tracking, and adherence
Strong financial acumen in project/budget management and process control
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security clearance and higher-level program clearance(s)
Interim Secret clearance required to start
US citizenship required
Preferred: PMP certification
Preferred: experience with EVMS-based cost/schedule management, risk/opportunity management, proposals, executive presentations, and ERP systems
Preferred: active DoD Secret security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company paid holidays
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus may apply