RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionWe are looking for you to join our team as a
Senior Principal Operations Project Manager to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities.
What You'll Get To Do:
This position will be responsible for performing various duties on assigned programs, which include, but are not limited to the following:
Oversees and manages the operational aspects of proposed and ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management, planning, project team, and operations management.
Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
Assesses project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives.
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, operations management and customers.
Drives continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.
This position is contingent upon proposal/task award.
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Project Manager:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in project management, manufacturing, or engineering OR Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in project management, manufacturing or engineering
Experience as an OPM, project manager, engineering program manager, or manufacturing analyst/engineer in leading a team of engineering and/or production personnel in military grade product manufacturing
Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Control Account Management (CAM) techniques, which include program cost and schedule management
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data
Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance and higher-level program clearance(s)
US citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications for a Senior Principal Project Manager:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management, Business Administration, Communications or other related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Proficiency in Risk and Opportunity management
Experience presenting to executives
Scheduling experience
Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in a manufacturing environment
An active DoD Secret security clearance
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00
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.
