RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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.
The Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Segment is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Sr Principal Project Manager. The selected candidate will work under the direction of the Test Strategy Pivot FT-02 Flight Test and Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Thread Leads and will provide a wide variety of Project Management support focused on ensuring timely test and flight execution. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. This position will regularly interface with a variety of partners including multiple elements within the AVE segment, Launch Systems Subject Matter Experts and the USG Customer.
What You'll Get To Do:
Facilitate project integration between stakeholders to deliver products required to adequately support the detailed schedule planning for FT-02.
Engage with stakeholders by building strong relationships with technical experts, subcontractors, Sentinel personnel, and government customers through leading technical and program management meetings, resolving issues, and aligning with strategic objectives.
Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and stakeholders.
Review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports.
Serve as the Earned Value Management (EVM) focal supporting the Control Account Manager (CAM).
Assists in the definition, planning, organizing, directing and tracking risk and opportunity management efforts related to FT-02 execution.
Assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Facilitate a variety of Review Boards to evaluate and close engineering changes and develop and maintain tracking systems for design actions and technical review board (TRB)/change control board (CCB) packages, ensuring efficient coordination with AVE stakeholders and suppliers.
Develop and implement processes to enhance program execution.
Schedule, lead, and participate in weekly meetings with stakeholders.
Track and ensure the delivery of necessary project deliverables.
Perform other duties and ad hoc tasks, as assigned.
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
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
8 Years with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with a PhD; 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
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).
Proficient in using the Atlassian Suite of tools (Confluence and Jira).
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Demonstration of a strong understanding of project management and earned-value 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.
Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
Must be able to work on-site in Roy, UT.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM).
PMP Certification.
Experience working within a multi-team environment.
Experience with schedule management, risk management and performance management.
Proficiency working with MS Project.
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.
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.
