Sr Principal Project Management - 17083

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 Sr Principal Project Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program in enhancing the US Space Force’s ICBM capabilities and ushering in a new era of Strategic Deterrence. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do

The selected candidate will be responsible for oversight and management of operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. The Project Manager reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.

• They are responsible for assessing project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• The Project Manager develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Candidate will help drive execution and must be able to effectively communicate with upper-level leadership.

You will interface across all elements and sub-elements within SEIT as well as coordinate with other program and SDS division leaders. A successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and management experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with program assignment managers.
• Integrate between program Segments, and supporting functional teams.
• Review status of projects and budget, manage schedules, assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Monitor and report project progress and for intervention and problem solving with senior management.
• Evaluate and report health metrics for the IPT.
• Coordinate schedules, and provide liaison assistance between the interfacing IPTs.
• Ensure IPT compliance with program processes and procedures and implement improvements.
• Coordinate and prepare executive and customer presentations.
• Facilitate, coordinate and track preparation and submission of contract and other data deliverables to the customer.
• Coordinate and manage efforts surrounding key program events.
• Collaboration and communication.
• Contribute to developing new concepts, techniques, and standards; serve as the organization’s subject matter expert; perform complex tasks with demonstrated skill; and communicate technical approaches and findings clearly and effectively.
• Develops innovative solutions to complex problems, applying ingenuity while ensuring each solution aligns with organizational objectives.
• Execute complex assignments independently with minimal direction, exercising broad latitude to define objectives and determine appropriate approaches. Make decisions that have long lasting impact on the organization’s direction, ensuring outcomes that avoid costly resource waste and protect customer satisfaction.
• Consults with management and serves as the organization’s external spokesperson on major policy, plan, and objective matters, advising senior leadership and customers.

Additional information

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

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; master's degree and 6 years’ experience; PhD and 4 years’ experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• At least 4 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
• Demonstrated track record/ experience in project management/ execution and closeout.
• Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management principles.
• Capable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• Firm understanding and application of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations.
• Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level.
• Experience with establishing Strategy, Roadmap, Vision artifacts.
• Demonstrated experience using SAP, Windows software packages, Atlassian Tool Suite, and other electronic databases.
• Proficient in Agile Development. - 3 years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• A successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and management experience.

Primary Level Salary Range

$101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.