Manager Production Operations - Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Manager Production Operations – Level 3 to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Manager Production Operations 3 will lead manufacturing and operations for the Active RF operating unit in the Surveillance and Targeting business unit, based in Baltimore, MD. This position resides within the eastern region M&O organization. It is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for one of the Space sector’s top 20 programs, with direct accountability for manufacturing performance, cost, and schedule execution. The selected individual will drive operational excellence, ensure safe and compliant production, and partner closely with Program Management and Functional Leadership to meet customer and business objectives. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: • Lead end-to-end production execution for assigned Active RF programs, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations. • Own manufacturing and operations cost and schedule performance, including variance analysis, risk identification, and recovery planning. • Manage production operations resources (including Operations Project Managers), covering manpower planning, hiring, and day-to-day tasking. • Mentor, develop, and assess direct reports, building a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive team aligned to program and business objectives. • Ensure Manufacturing has the people, equipment, processes, and facilities needed to meet quality, delivery, and contractual commitments. • Serve as the manufacturing/operations lead for proposals and strategic initiatives, providing BOEs, execution strategies, and operations expertise to support the business vision. • Create and lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues impacting manufacturing execution and provide clear, timely status and recommendations to Program Management and executive leadership. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience in production operations, manufacturing, or factory leadership; or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience. • No clearance required to start • Demonstrated experience leading production or operations activities for complex hardware (e.g., aerospace, defense, or RF systems). • Proven experience managing cost and schedule performance (e.g., earned value, variance analysis, recovery planning, and risk/opportunity management). • Prior people-leadership experience (direct or indirect), including tasking, coaching, and performance feedback. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chai