Project Manager Operations Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Operations Project Manager / Principal Operations Project Manager in Huntsville, AL. The role serves on the Operations Project Management (OPM) functional homeroom team while also providing support to Engineering & Production Operations segments. This is a military preferred position, and SkillBridge participants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include the successful execution of the program’s Production Operations/Manufacturing scope, ensuring integration of cross‑functional teams and alignment with program requirements.

• Drive multiple project threads to meet strategic objectives while managing priorities through changing requirements.
• Support strategic planning and manufacturing readiness review activities with a focus on increased quality and productivity.
• Support Engineering Change Management through the Design Review lifecycle and Engineering Change Request (ECR) processes.
• Work directly with design engineering teams to develop Product Definition Package (PDP) release schedules.
• Generate Product Definition Package (PDP) and Build-To/Buy-To Package (BTP) release metrics; assess efficiency, cycle times, work‑in‑progress, identify impacts and resolutions for delayed releases.
• Maintain data, visibility, and metrics supporting hardware deliveries.
• Develop and implement Work Around Plans (WAP) as required.
• Facilitate internal meetings with necessary stakeholders to support engineering, production, and test schedules and activities.
• Provide support to the manufacturing floor by working proactively with cross‑functional teams to identify and analyze constraints and develop plans, tasks, and recommended solutions.
• Develop and deliver briefings to Program Leadership and/or customer.
• Identify opportunities for change and champion needed changes within the organization.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

• Operations Project Manager: 2 years experience with a Bachelor's degree; 1 year with a Master's, or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Principal Operations Project Manager: 5 years experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years with a Master's; 1 year with a PhD; or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and execution of large projects.
• Proficiency in creating, maintaining and utilizing metrics in Excel, and SharePoint. Strong data analytic skill set required.
• Experience working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• 3 years experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• ICBM / Aerospace Systems Industry Experience
• Strong scheduling and analytical skills
• Greater than 2 years of documented experience working in a robust IPT environment
• Experience standing up tools / processes / production schedules / metrics
• Experience in high‑rate and/or high‑mix, low‑rating manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of MRP systems

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Standard work schedule is a 9/80.

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.