Principal Project Manager – Future Concepts (Clearance Required)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

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.

Our Future Concepts Team is currently seeking a Principal Project Manager (Level 3) based onsite in Northridge, CA.

In this role, you will be responsible for metrics management, contractual deliveries, schedule management, cost accountability, and SharePoint site management. This position requires heavy cooperation with cross-organizational teams and customers. The selected candidate must possess the ability to define and clearly articulate/communicate actions and priorities to key staff.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between the program management office and the project teams.

• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.

• Reviews status of projects; manages meetings and prepares status reports.

• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

• Understand and report on program Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers.

• Work with cross organizational teams and customers to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience relevant experience.

• Experience with SharePoint Sites and Workflows.

• Familiarity with basis of estimates, proposal development, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

• Candidate must currently have and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance for which US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain SAP clearance after start within an acceptable timeframe (defined by program leadership).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s and/or Master's degree in a STEM field

• Demonstrated expertise in the following systems and concepts: - MRP and IMS Scheduling- SAP production planning and material management tools- ISE/CADSTAR/MPLM- Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Program execution experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.