Northrop Grumman

Project Management / Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman$65K — $98K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years experience in Project Management, Operations Management, or related fields.
  • Master's degree with 0-3 years in relevant fields or PhD with 1 year experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong understanding of risk and opportunity management, contract management, and proposal development.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and cultivating customer relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operational aspects of projects and liaise with Integrated Product Team.
  • Review project statuses and budgets while managing schedules and reporting.
  • Develop innovative solutions for complex project challenges.
  • Support program manager through metrics development and project leadership.
  • Participate in customer meetings to assess performance and needs.
  • Facilitate communication between internal teams to resolve conflicts and enhance processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance options.
  • Savings plan for retirement.
  • Paid holidays and personal time off (PTO) for vacations and personal reasons.
  • Discretionary bonuses based on individual and company performance.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) is seeking a Project Manager/ Principal Project Manager. The position will be based fully-onsite in Clearfield, Utah.

This project manager will oversee and manage operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as a liaison between program management and the execution Integrated Product Team (IPT). The role will require the review and status of projects and budgets, manage schedules and prepare status reports. They will be responsible for assessing project issues and developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality and client satisfaction goals and objectives. The project manager will be responsible for developing mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with customers, the IPT, the program office or other external stakeholders.

Role Description and Responsibilities
  • Excellent project management and integration experience, demonstrating the company's values
  • Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Considered expert in field within the organization. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex tasks. Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
  • Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
  • Most assignments are complex and performed independently without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
  • Supports the development of details for the annual long-range strategic planning process (LRSP)
  • Supports the program manager in executing the program successfully by developing metrics and leading projects that drive effective management of safety, quality, schedule, delivery, and cost for fixed price contracts.
  • Supports program risk, issue, and opportunity (RIO) board, and acts as a liaison to the IPT identifying program RIO's and supporting with guidance on how to accurately estimate and capture potential financial impacts
  • Participate in weekly customer telecoms to review program performance and customer needs
  • Support proposal development by setting standards and processes for repeatable BOE development and compliant process approval.
  • Support the continued execution of established program plan
  • Support the customer by executing projects that resolve issues in accordance with business objectives, strategy, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies
  • Act as an integrator between the internal functional team to support clear communication and resolution to conflict, reviewing performance, and initiating process improvement and corrective actions when necessary
  • Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources as well as problems with customer satisfaction.
  • Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives. Acts as an advisor to senior management and customers. Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions


Basic Qualifications (Level 2):

  • Bachelor's degree and 2 years, Master's degree and 0 years. Experience must be in one or more of the following: Project Management/Program Management, Operations Management, Finance, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Design Engineering, Proposals and/or Capture Efforts, Program Scheduling, Program Cost Analysis, Business Management
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite


Basic Qualifications (Level 3):

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years, Master's degree and 3 years, or a PhD and 1 years of experience. Experience must be in one or more of the following: Project Management/Program Management, Operations Management, Finance, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Design Engineering, Proposals and/or Capture Efforts, Program Scheduling, Program Cost Analysis, Business Management
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Risk and Opportunity Management, and/or contract management
  • Experience engaging with cross functional teams and customers
  • Experience managing projects driving program impacts
  • Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, and contract management
  • Demonstrated ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively
  • Experience engaging with cross functional teams and customers
  • Bachelor's degree in business, science, engineering, or other relevant engineering or business experience (Leadership, Finance, etc.)
  • Experience working with international customers
  • Experience acting as a control account manager
  • Experience developing proposal BOEs


Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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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