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Job Description Template – Space Sector
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal Project Manager/ Sr. Principal Project Manager – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Bacchus or Promontory, UT.
The Principal Project Manager Level 3 or a Senior Principal Project Manager Level 4 will be responsible for cost and schedule across diverse projects within Tooling, Facilities and Maintenance Engineering. This role requires a strong background in project management, engineering, and construction. With a focus on executing our strategic plan within a portfolio of complex projects in accordance with safety and quality standards. The successful candidates will coordinate with multiple stakeholders, manage project timelines, and ensure seamless integration of new equipment into existing operations.
In this job, you will:
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget forecasts, for a portfolio of diverse projects.
- Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, production, and procurement teams to ensure alignment of project objectives and timelines
- Identify project milestones, critical paths, and potential risks, and develop contingency plans to address them.
- Facilitate regular meetings and communications to keep all parties informed of project progress, changes and issues.
- Oversee the installation process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards and project timelines.
- Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions are implemented throughout the project.
- Prepare financial reports and forecasts and present them to senior management as needed.
- Approve invoices, change orders, and other project related financial documents.
- Conduct Post Project Reviews with all parties to document lessons learned and provide continuous improvements for future projects.
- Proactively identify potential project risks and issues and develop strategies to mitigate or resolve them.
- Implement corrective actions as necessary to keep the project on track.
- Executing large Capital projects in a manufacturing environment and driving project teams to achieve milestones.
- Other duties as assigned
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This position’s standard work schedule is 4/10 or a 9/80, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
- No clearance required to start
- 3 years of experience in Project Management methodologies and tools, including Gantt charts, project management software systems and risk management
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
- No clearance required to start
- 5 years of experience in Project Management methodologies and tools, including Gantt charts, project management software systems and risk management
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP or other relevant project management certification is preferred.
- Experience with large-scale equipment installations in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for equipment installation in manufacturing environments.
- Experience with presentations to leadership, executives
- Facilities or construction project experience
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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00The 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
- Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience OR Master's degree with 3 years OR PhD with 1 year
- Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience OR Master's degree with 6 years OR PhD with 4 years
- No clearance required to start
- Level 3: 3 years of experience in Project Management methodologies and tools, including Gantt charts, project management software systems and risk management
- Level 4: 5 years of experience in Project Management methodologies and tools, including Gantt charts, project management software systems and risk management
- PMP or other relevant project management certification
- Experience with large-scale equipment installations in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for equipment installation in manufacturing environments
- Experience presenting to leadership and executives
- Facilities or construction project experience
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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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