Principal Project Management

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Marine Systems-Cape Canaveral specializes in providing deployed systems support for launching and handling systems for the US/UK Navy TRIDENT II (D5) Fleet Ballistic Missile Programs. We are seeking a Principal Project Manager to oversee and manage acquisition and delivery of spare parts, coordinate the repair/return of reparables, and oversee performance of alteration/maintenance operations on Gas Generators. This position is a project management role within the Launcher Program Office located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station working with internal and external organizations to achieve customer needs and goals.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Coordinates all phases of Launcher Subsystem Spares, Repairs, and Gas Generator program.
• Provides oversight and reporting of cost, schedule, and accomplishment of assigned projects.
• Performs roles and responsibilities related to Control Account Manager (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Ensures that contract requirements are met by coordinating project activities with participating functional organizations, vendors, or suppliers which are necessary to meet project requirements.
• Acts as a customer contact for project activities, contribute to project status review sessions with internal management and customer to discuss cost, schedule, and performance.
• Establishes project milestones and monitors adherence to processes and schedules, identifies project risks and manages risk mitigation or solutions.
• Participates in the development of contract proposals and contract modifications.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree, with minimum 6 years or Master’s degree with 4 years Project Planning/Program Management experience.
• Prior experience working with cross-functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Field Operations, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, and SAP MRP (or similar) system.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience with the TRIDENT II Launcher Subsystem and Support Equipment.
• Previous experience with manufacturing or production programs.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Salary Range: $76,600.00 - $115,000.00

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.

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 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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.