Principal Project Management

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between program management, production, planning, procurement, 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, intervention and problem solving with Project Managers, Line Managers, Program Management and Clients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related professional experience that includes a background in project management, OR in lieu of a degree, 7 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in project management may be considered
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office applications to include advanced skills using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. MS Access skills are a plus. Strong Excel skills to include utilization of Pivot Tables.
• Must have the ability to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)
• Must have MRP Knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current/Active Security Clearance
• Experience with Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally.
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Gathering, manipulating, and processing raw data at scale. Interpreting data provided by SAP, PDM and MES Systems.
• Able to read engineering documentation, BOM Structures, and PLM tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership.
• Understanding of Operations processes including production, procurement, supplier management, material management and release, planning, quality processes, and work order management.
• Demonstrated Process Improvement skills/abilities.
• SharePoint experience.Familiarity with JIRA and Tableau.
• Familiarity with EVMS processes.

Salary Range: $104,600 USD - $157,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.