Operations Program Manager Jobs in Fairborn, OH (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for Program Manager 2 (PM) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the F-35 Program Management organization.

This leadership role is an onsite opportunity which may be located in El Segundo, CA, or Beavercreek, OH. The PM will be responsible for managing a subset of programs within the F-35 Fleet Readiness & Sustainment Operating Unit (FR&S OU) through all phases of program life cycle; proposal development, negotiation, startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are included but not limited to: Responsibility for profit and loss (P&L) for the PM's programs.

Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned program scope. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives and align execution across engineering, plans and schedules, production, quality, and supply chain. Manage supplier performance to meet program and customer objectives Measure and report program performance, including risks, opportunities, and compliance with contractual and technical requirements.

Serves as the primary interface with the customer, managing expectations, priorities, and issue resolution while balancing contractual requirements with operational execution constraints. The specific program scope for the PM will be dependent upon their assigned portfolio: Field Support: Manage F-35 fleet modification and/or contractor logistical support (CLS) at multiple domestic sites to maintain / upgrade the F-35 fleet. Sustaining Engineering: Manage engineering support programs to ensure operational readiness and effective mission support for F35 Fleet.

Support Equipment: Manage domestic & international suppliers to provide support equipment for stand-up and operations of F-35 bases for USG & foreign partners. Supply Support: Manage internal & external spares and repairs for the F-35 scope managed by NGAS to ensure fleet readiness. Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same.

We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams.

Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience as defined below: Related experience includes professional and/or military experience including project management, program management, sustainment, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions. Profit & loss responsibility with demonstrated ability to achieve financial performance targets and use of Earned Value Management.

Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. Preferred Qualifications: Experience on the F-35 program

Experience supporting DoD sustainment programs or contracts. Experience interfacing with external customers. Experience supporting MRO&U operations for aircraft in flightline, field-level, or depot maintenance / mod environments.

Experience with aircraft technical documentation generation, field engineering. action requests, and engineering support for fielded aircraft. Experience managing domestic and international suppliers / subcontracts.

Experience with executing spares and repairs contracts. Prior military experience, particularly F-35 experience in maintenance, logistics, depot management, and/or sustainment. An active U.S

Government Secret clearance. Primary Level Salary Range: $146,500.00 - $241,700.00 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. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.