At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector - located in Linthicum, MD - has an immediate need for several Engineering Operations Project Managers (OPM). 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 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. The OPM candidate must possess excellent communication skills - both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills; a good problem solving mindset; and the ability to present program visibility at internal/external meetings to include all levels of management including executive level. This req may be filled as an Engineer or a Principal Engineer based on the qualifications below. Please NOTE: This is not a Manager role. This is an individual contributor role. MANUMS Qualifications: Basic Qualifications for an Engineer: A Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 2 years of relevant work experience or 0 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree The candidate must have experience in leadership and project management. Experience in engineering or manufacturing Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required) Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point Basic Qualifications for a Principal Engineer: A Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 years of relevant work experience or 3 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree The candidate must have experience in leadership and project management. Experience in engineering or manufacturing Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required) Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point Preferred Qualifications: BS Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Active Secret clearance Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. US Citizenship is required for most positions.