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 5 years or Master's degree with 3 years experience in project/program management; OR Ph.D. with 1 year experience
  • Ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance
  • Experience in managing projects with moderate supervision
  • Strong problem-solving skills and capacity to ask critical questions
  • Effective team collaboration and ability to take direction from senior members

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage ongoing project operations
  • Liaise between program management and integrated product teams
  • Review project status, budgets, and prepare reports
  • Develop monitoring mechanisms for project progress
  • Contribute to program objectives and goals efficiently
  • Assist with presentations to small groups

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

This position is for the role of a Principal Project Management Program Integrator. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse organization of project integrators within the Triton Program Integration Team. The position will be based in our Rancho Bernardo, CA

The candidate is responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as the liaison between program management and integrated product teams. This individual contributor will work side by side with the Enterprise Program Integration Manager on program reporting, staffing management, enterprise operations, and may be assigned to special projects. As required, this role may also be embedded in one of the Triton Program Areas, Development, Production, or Sustainment.

Overseas and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):

Knowledge of project management and program integration and associated PM tools. General understanding of integrated management framework and program management process and procedures. Adherence to existing NG processes and demonstrates ability to understand processes and apply them. Demonstrates ability to perform projects with moderate supervision.

Organized, engaged and can work within a team.
  • Ability to grasp problems and assist with developing solutions - have the understanding to ask the right questions
  • Understands prioritization and can plan work accordingly - work is reviewed for overall accuracy
  • Impact
  • Contributes to the completion of program objectives and goals
  • Ability to work with internal personnel as a team and take direction from senior team members. Assist with presentations and can make presentations to a small group


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting; OR Master's degree with 3 years of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting; OR Ph.D. with 1 year of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting.
  • Must be able to obtain a US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active secret or top secret clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years)
  • Experience in data analysis, property management, and/or inventory management
  • SAP experience
  • Understanding of the Integrated Management Framework (IMF)
  • Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar
  • Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership
  • Aerospace and/or Defense Industry Experience
  • SharePoint experience


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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