Northrop Grumman

Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman$94K — $141K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years' experience or Master's degree with 3 years' experience
  • At least 2 years of project leadership experience
  • Proven track record in managing cost, schedule, and technical performance
  • Experience with detail-oriented data management
  • Eligible for a Top Secret Clearance, requiring prior DoD involvement or Continuous Evaluation enrollment

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional project teams to complete initiatives on time and on budget
  • Translate business goals into actionable project plans and risk management strategies
  • Conduct regular status meetings and provide transparent reporting
  • Apply Agile methodologies to ensure compliance with company processes
  • Identify and resolve project impediments effectively
  • Manage project budgets, resources, and external vendor procurement
  • Cultivate a collaborative team culture through leadership and mentorship

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Offers health insurance coverage
  • Includes life and disability insurance
  • Provides a savings plan with company matching
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) for vacations and personal business
  • Paid holidays throughout the year
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a disciplined, results driven Project Manager to join our growing team supporting a portfolio of programs focused on all-domain information management. This team is part of the Research and Advanced Development division working on exciting new next generation technologies. This individual will have the ability to shape multiple efforts. Candidate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to build customer relationships and the ability to represent the team at customer meetings.

We are looking for you to join our team as based out of El Segundo, CA or Redondo Beach, CA.

Note: Due to the nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver initiatives on time, within scope, and on budget


  • Translate high-level business objectives into detailed project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies


  • Conduct regular stand-ups, status reviews, and stakeholder briefings; provide transparent reporting using dashboards and metrics


  • Apply Agile methodologies as appropriate, ensuring alignment with company processes


  • Identify and resolve impediments, escalating issues when necessary to maintain project momentum


  • Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and procurement of external vendors


  • Foster a collaborative culture, leveraging leadership and mentorship


Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years' experience, OR Master's degree with 3 years' experience


  • At least 2 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule


  • Demonstrated track record/experience in project management including cost, schedule, and technical performance management


  • Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data


  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret Clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company


Preferred Qualifications

  • Program Management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry


  • Experience leading 10+ member cross-functional teams


  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy


  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously


  • Experience with Earned Value Management


  • Experience building strong relationships - both internally and with customers


  • Demonstrable capability of working with minimal direction, independently determining, and developing technical objectives of assignments, and presenting work upon completion at high quality


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Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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