Sentinel Project Manager – 17603

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Project Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel Program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will join the DevStar team within the System Engineering Directorate and will support the Program's Chief Software Engineer. The candidate will work on software development improvements and automation initiatives for the Software Development Plan. They will also assist with Software development Enterprise Training, Problem Report Boards and Peer Review processes. In addition, they will support DevStar teams in coordinating the development and execution of the Integrated Functional Capability in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule to support major milestone events, and the Software Build Integration for the Sentinel Program

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as an overall integration function for the program engaging in many ad hoc activities required to ensure streamlined cadence for program operations and execution.

• Collaborate across all functions within the program to develop advanced concepts, techniques and requirements for new applications and tools.

• Coordinate schedules, requirements, and performance visibility to both the Program Office and the Customer while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

• Facilitate internal and external meetings to support the program and represent program management in appropriate program reviews or boards.

• Identify and mitigate project risks throughout project life cycle.

• Identify opportunities for change and champion needed changes in the organization.

• Will support any additional activities.

• Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. General application of concepts, and principles. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.

• Problem Solving: Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

• Discretion/Latitude: Works under only very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.

• Impact: Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.

• Liaison: Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects. May make presentations to small groups.

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree; or 0 Year with Masters. Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• U.S. Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Access Program Clearance.

• Experience in Project Management and Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with Software Development Planning and Automation.

• Experience with Problem Report Boards.

• Experience with Peer Review Process Management.

• Experience with JIRA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification.

• Current/Active Special Program Access (SAP).

• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations.

• At least 1 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.

• Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies, practices, and tools.

• General understanding of Northrop Grumman Corporation Engineering Processes.

• Experience and technical knowledge with Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems.

• Project Management experience on large complex development programs.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

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.