Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management to support the Columbia Dreadnought Launcher Program (CDLP) located in Sunnyvale, CA. This leadership position will report to CDLP Deputy Production Program Manager.
The successful candidate should have experience working with teams, effective communication skills, and the ability to schedule work plans to meet scheduled commitments. He/she must also have the ability to work in a manufacturing environment and adhere to safety and safe shop practices; and the ability to adapt and work independently to meet short term requests and provide reporting on multiple programs to a variety of customers with limited supervision.
Additional Responsibilities include:
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
Duties include setting and meeting sales objectives; monitoring costs, tracking material consumption, replenishments and interplant shop orders; and ensuring the program performance meets the terms and conditions of the contract
Customer interface extends to external and internal customers: responding to customer inquiries, providing customized status reports, acting as liaison between the Logistics Programs and Manufacturing Operations to ensure the timely repair and return of government assets and material
May facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, and problem resolution
High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required
Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others
This position can be filled at a Principal or Senior Principal level.
Basic Qualifications: Principal Technical Services Project Management
Bachelors degree (STEM Related) with 5 years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 3 years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required
Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools
Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and production environment
Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.)
Basic Qualifications: Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management
Bachelors degree (STEM Related) with 8 years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 6 years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required
Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools
Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and production environment
Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Active U.S. Secret level security clearance
Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership
Experience interpreting engineering drawings
Technical background
Experience in proposal roles and responsibilities a plus
Experience with CAM Responsibilities and EVMS knowledge
Operational and sustainment repair support experience
Material management experience
Vendor and logistics/supply chain experience
BS in Business, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
People leadership and familiarity with DOD Operations
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years relevant experience (or Master's with 3+ years)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools
- Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and production environment
- Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
- Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations)
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8+ years relevant experience (Senior Principal alternate qualification)
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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