As Principal Information Systems Project Manager, you will report functionally to the SDS Engineering Functional Homeroom. You will be expected to oversee large-scale, complex projects, covering, Engineering, Software Engineering, IT/Cyber Operations or Digital Transformation, from inception to completion, that span across multiple functional organizations. You will implement strategic project management practices, engage with senior leadership, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet technical requirements. In addition to leading and directing project teams, you will prepare project execution plans and identify appropriate technical and business resources. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama.
For your daily tasks and direction, you will report to your Assignment Manager. Your Assignment Manager will expect you too effectively:
• Perform project management tasks and activities in projects covering: Engineering, Software Engineering, IT/Cyber Operations and Digital Transformation types of statements of work.
• Perform or support in Control Account Manager (CAM) tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Earned Value Management tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Risk, Issue, Opportunity (RIO) tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Procurement, Purchasing, Supplier Management and/or Contracting tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Resource Management tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Agile (i.e. PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, Jira management, ...) tasks/activities
• Perform or support in other tasks/activities required to meet contractual or programmatic requirements.
This role will be supporting PBACM digital manufacturing solutions and supporting PBACM capital expenditure projects - this position would also need experience on supporting capital expenditure projects and experience with global supply chain and procurement processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Principal Information Systems Project Manager: 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 year with PhD an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Must have knowledge/experience of Systems Engineering “V” Life Cycle, or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint).
• Must be knowledgeable in Atlassian Suite (i.e. Jira and Confluence).
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in managing EVMS projects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience as a Control Account Manager or Program Manager with robust Full Criteria Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience (labor, material, Subs, IWOs)
• Experience with risk and opportunity management
• Experience with contract actions and vehicles (i.e. CDRLS)
• Experience in briefing executive leadership
• Project Management Certification
• Agile Certification
• DAU Certification
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00The 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.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year; an additional 4 years of experience may substitute for the degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Current U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval.
- Knowledge or experience with the Systems Engineering V Life Cycle or Software Development Life Cycle process.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of Atlassian Suite, including Jira and Confluence.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
- At least 2 years of experience managing EVMS projects.
- Control Account Manager or Program Manager experience with full-criteria EVMS involving labor, material, subcontractors, and IWOs.
- Experience with risk and opportunity management.
- Experience with contract actions and vehicles, including CDRLs.
- Experience briefing executive leadership.
- Project Management certification.
- Agile certification.
- DAU certification.
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