Principal Production Operations
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-California-San Diego
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Production Operations based out of our San Diego Rancho Carmel location. Full time On-site. What You'll Get to Do: The ideal candidate will manage manufacturing deliverables against the contract from capture phase through production insertion. The candidate will be responsible for interfacing with technical leadership, program management, engineering, production control, global supply chain, and production supervisors to ensure deliverables are built within cost and budget while meeting operation build schedules. The candidate will be supporting early manufacturing development including facilitating all facets of manufacturing readiness and risk preparedness by ensuring cost and schedule can be met while standing up resources to support development. The CAM/OPM (Control Account Manager / Operations Program Manager) is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of control account budgets, schedules, scope and technical performance measurement. Responsible for all manufacturing and/or Development efforts of project execution, and cost.
Basic Qualifications
Principal Production Operations: Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related professional experience that includes a background in project management, supply chain, mathematics, engineering, operations or business. 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. Must have experience with Microsoft Office applications to include advanced skills using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Strong Excel skills to include utilization of Pivot Tables. Experience with MRP Knowledge: gathering, manipulating, and processing raw data at scale. Interpreting data provided by SAP, PLM and MES Systems. Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules and overall hardware status Experience reading engineering documentation, BOM Structures, and PLM tools Experience with project leadership and/or process improvement US Citizenship Ability to obtain a Security Clearance Ability to maintain clearance - Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) Preferred Qualifications Principal Production Operations: Experience successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with EVMS processes, baseline forecasting, risk and opportunity management, and Control Account Management (CAM) experience Experience gathering, manipulating, and processing raw data at scale. Interpreting data provided by SAP, PDM