Northrop Grumman

Principal Information Systems Project Manager

Northrop Grumman$108K — $163K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • Current U.S. Government Secret clearance, with requirement to obtain Top Secret clearance.
  • At least 1 year of experience leading and managing teams.
  • Minimum of 3 years as a project manager, portfolio manager, or Product Owner.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills tailored to different audiences.
  • Experience with project management tools like Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

  • Support the CIDO Program Management Office with everyday operations.
  • Manage projects and act as a liaison among management and project teams.
  • Identify project issues and collaborate on solutions with technical teams.
  • Create and maintain project monitoring tools and templates.
  • Prepare internal status reports and meeting presentations.
  • Work with different functions to achieve all project objectives.
  • Manage schedules and logistics for program-level meetings.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Exceptional healthcare benefits.
  • 9/80 flexible work schedule.
  • Great 401k matching program.
  • Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to diverse projects.
  • A friendly team environment focused on innovation.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

The AMC CIDO team is looking to hire a full time Project Manager to support the Advanced Systems portfolio of programs. This position will be located in Linthicum, MD, and the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus - this is not a remote work opportunity.

Responsibilities for this role will include but not be limited to the following:

  • Programmatic operation and integration directly supporting the CIDO Program Management Office in day-to-day execution.

  • Manage projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.

  • Assess project issues, and support development of resolutions to meet productivity with cross-functional technical teams.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain tools/templates for monitoring project progress.

  • Prepare status reports and presentations for NGC internal meetings.

  • Collaborate across multiple different functions to ensure all objectives are met.

  • Establish, maintain, and proactively manage strategic rhythm of the organization to ensure preparedness for program and customer deadlines.

  • Prepare status reports and maintain detailed project logs.

  • Coordinate and manage a wide variety of program level meetings while tracking actions and simultaneously engaging stakeholders to prepare for follow-on discussions and meetings.

  • Implement and execute Quarterly Program Management reviews.

  • Facilitate Risk, Issue, and Opportunity management.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.

  • Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance; the selected candidate will be required to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

  • The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.

  • 1+ year of experience leading and managing teams.

  • 3+ years of experience working as a project manager, portfolio manager, or Product Owner.

  • Proven ability to prioritize and complete competing priorities and projects within critical deadlines.

  • Strong communication skills with an ability to tailor the message to different audiences.

  • Experience using tools (Jira and Confluence) and techniques for project planning and managing products throughout their lifecycle.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.

  • Prior experience leading Engineering Product Development.

  • Proficiency in producing, organizing, and sharing knowledge articles, and tracking work items using tools such as Atlassian, Confluence, and Jira.

  • Experience with EVMS, MS-Project, Risk Management, NG EPM Curriculum, or equivalents.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Founded
1939
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