Principal Project Management (Level 3)

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.

Aeronautics Systems is seeking Principal Project Managment (Level 3) integrator to join our Capture team onsite Melbourne, FL facility. Oversees 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.

Essential Functions:

•        Manages program rhythm and associated calendars

•        Develops/maintains Program Definition Documents (PDDs), CWBS, and other Program Management Plans

•        Develops and delivers presentations for internal/external use (down and in / up and out)

•        Integrate, control, and manage program and product requirements

•        Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives

•        Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress, for intervention, and problem solving with project managers and functional managers

•        Coordinate with internal and external customers, integrated product teams, and suppliers

•        Ability to comprehend and perform fairly complex tasks and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems

•        Exerts influence on overall objectives and works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives

•        Actively work with program manager and SEIT lead to ensure success of the program

•        Identify Opportunities to save cost and/or schedule to bring more value to our customer and improve performance

•        Represents organization as prime contact on contracts or projects and performs coordination between organizations

•        Facilitates Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management

•        Non-technical requirements management 

•        Program Resource Management

Basic Qualifications (Principal Program Integrator):

•        Bachelor’s Degree with 6 years of project management like experience OR a Masters degree with 4 years of project management like experience

•        Must have an active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the scope of five years)

Preferred Qualifications:

•        Master's degree in project management

•        Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last five years with the ability to obtain program access

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Salary Range: $74,600 USD - $111,800 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.