Sr Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Project Management professional to join our diverse and talented engineering organization in support of realizing our vision of making World Class Program Managers.

As a project management professional in our Program Manager Learning and Development organization, you will be responsible for the planning, management and creation of training projects and documentation. The successful candidate should have strong communication skills, and a background in training and/or professional development to include curriculum development and in person curriculum instruction. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively with experienced Aeronautics Systems sector Program Management and functional teams to meet the needs Program Manager training and development.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, develops, and coordinates in-house Program Management training programs in support of all sector Program/Project manager employees and associated functions

• Obtains information needed from subject matter experts to prepare in-house training programs; prepares training materials; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids

• Facilitates training sessions when required

• Develop and implement programs for evaluating effectiveness of training activities

• Continuously revise lesson plans to meet updated or emerging training requirements and keep training material up to date

• Oversee the operational aspects of ongoing projects, review project status and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare training status reports

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experience

• Relevant would include project/program management, learning and development course delivery as described above in essential functions

• Ability to travel 10% of the time

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as well as strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment

• Experience with budgeting processes and monthly tracking and reporting procedures

• Active U.S Government Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in project management, training, education, professional development, and/or adult learning

• Familiarity and Experience with the Instructional Systems Design (ISD)/Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate (ADDIE) process or equivalent

• Experience in Training and Curriculum development

• Experience with planning, developing, coordinating, and executing education, training, and/or career development programs

• Experience facilitating/conducting training/education sessions

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs for evaluating effectiveness of training activities and summarizing data

• Demonstrated experience applying Program Management processes (e.g., Program Planning, Requirements Management, Supplier Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, Cost & Schedule Management, Change Management, Performance Management, and Program Closeout) and incorporating them into training content and exercises.

• Current PMP certification

• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience

• Proficiency in tracking/reporting tools/dashboards such as JIRA and TABLEAU

• Experience selecting appropriate instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstration-performance, problem-based learning, student-centered learning, and guided discussion

• Experience supporting, building, and promoting a positive and collaborative culture across cross-functional teams

• Experience applying Lean-Agile practices on a project team

• Active Top Secret and/or Special Access clearance or the ability to obtain Top Secret and/or Special Access Clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.

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.