Principal Project Management / Sr Principal Project Mgmt

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal / Senior Principal Project Management professional to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This position will be located in Edwards AFB, CA.

As the selected candidate you will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects.   This position will require the performance of advanced project management tasks from inception to close-out, and continuous management of the system for operational efficiency.

The selected candidate should have knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS), and Program Management processes and procedures.  They should have knowledge of industry practices and standards and demonstrate the skill and ability to perform tasks independently with minimal direction using continuous problem-solving techniques and be able to lead through, overcome and adapt to obstacles and challenges; dealing effectively with change and challenges and helping others to do the same. They should possess leadership and team building capabilities and have experience briefing leadership along with possessing solid organizational abilities and being a motivated, flexible team player.

Additionally, by leading continuous improvement initiatives, the selected candidate will enhance process performance and standardization while driving cost control and resource management. The ability to translate complex business questions into actionable data insights and visualizations will support pivotal decision-making. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient and effective flow of products through our advanced flight test facilities.

This position is 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA. Due to the dynamic environment of flight test, occasional overtime and off-shift work (nights/weekends) may be required.

**This role may be filled at the Principal or Senior Principal level**

Basic Qualifications for Principal:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university  
• Minimum of 5 years of project management, industrial engineering, manufacturing, or related industry experience; 3 years with a Masters; or 1 year with a PhD

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university  
• Minimum of 8 years of project management, industrial engineering, manufacturing, or related industry experience; 6 years with a Masters; or 4 years with a PhD

Basic Qualifications for both Principal and Sr Principal:

• Skilled in Microsoft Project (scheduling), Microsoft Excel (pivot tables), and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proficiency with statistics, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, and visualization
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industrial Engineering Experience
• EVMS / Cost and Schedule experience
• Cost Account Management (CAM) experience
• Experience managing technical projects preferably aerospace related
• Experience managing facilities and infrastructure projects
• Technical experience in manufacturing/production environment in defense, aerospace, or automotive industries
• Lean Six-Sigma green belt

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