Technical Services Project Manager, Level 2

Northrop Grumman

. Lead all activities associated with a product family within the value stream .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeMagna • Utah • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,300 - $118,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing product value streams, including requirements acceptance, design, manufacturing, and testing. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Lifecycle ManagementLean Project ImplementationManufacturing Execution SystemsProject Management Professional (PMP)Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

EngineeringOperations ManagementProgram ManagementProduction ManagementSafety ManagementFinancial Performance ManagementRequirements AcceptanceProcess DesignTesting and DeliveryDefect-Free Product Delivery

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStrong Interpersonal SkillsAbility to Work Under Limited SupervisionCollaborationFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectExcelPowerPointWordManufacturing Execution System (ESI, CostPoint, Sync)

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Value Stream ManagementLean Value-EnhancementWaste-EliminationMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipAerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMaterial Sciences EngineeringPhysics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all activities associated with a product family within the value stream
Own and manage the product's value stream element, including requirements acceptance, product and process design, planning, manufacturing, inspection, acceptance, testing and delivery
Lead production and/or testing and research activities through various program life-cycle phases
Establish and execute operations plans covering materials, manufacturing, integration and testing of large and complex subassemblies
Assist with operations-team proposal efforts
Ensure personnel, facility and product safety throughout the development and manufacturing lifecycle
Coordinate designs, processes, suppliers, materials, facilities, inspection plans and tooling
Establish methods to achieve daily, weekly and monthly objectives
Maintain and communicate knowledge of program scope, schedules, performance objectives, processes, policies and best practices
Manage financial performance of the value stream and functional organizations
Lead lean value-enhancement and waste-elimination efforts
Collaborate with other Operations Program Managers, functional organizations, program office and plant teams
Identify milestones, critical paths and risks, and develop contingency plans
Facilitate meetings and communications regarding project progress, changes and issues
Deliver defect-free, high-value products meeting customer requirements, cost and schedule objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related field
2 years of experience in engineering, operations, program management, production, safety and product lifecycle
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well at all levels in the organization
Very strong MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills
Experience working with a manufacturing execution system (ESI, CostPoint, Sync)
Ability to work under limited supervision and complete projects on time and on budget
Currently possess or must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
Active or ability to obtain U.S. DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
Preferred: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in aerospace, chemical, electrical, mechanical, material sciences engineering, manufacturing, or physics
Preferred: Previous experience leading a multidisciplinary team
Preferred: Experience implementing lean projects
Preferred: Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
Preferred: Experience managing a product line
Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business