Principal/Senior Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal or Senior Principal Project Management role to support our F-35/Launch Team. This candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Iuka, MS.

This role is in person supporting 9/80 A work schedule at our Iuka, MS site and does not require an active or in scope security clearance to start.

Position Description:

The successful candidates will coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure schedule and technical objectives are being met. Working closely with our F-35 and Launch teams with predominate scope of work supporting the F-35 program. This candidate will assist with execution, prepare briefing material for both customers and leadership, and ensure seamless integration with other teams to achieve program objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Scheduling

F-35

• Develop, maintain, and optimize IMS (integrated master schedule), shipping and remastering schedules to ensure on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to align production goals with program requirements.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks to production schedules.
• Manage baseline schedules, load demand/maintain ERP/MRP Systems, define/generate/maintain QBD’s monthly (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Project, Tableau, MES, OpenPlan).

Launch:

• Schedule: (IMS and work center schedules, schedule metrics for reporting)
• Production Execution (Board Walks, Coordinating Workflow, Removing Roadblocks / Issues)

Metrics & Performance Tracking

F-35

• Create and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production planning and scheduling.
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to leadership on production performance and schedule attainment.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

F-35

• Serve as the primary interface for internal team & customers regarding production planning and scheduling.
• Provide status updates and respond to leadership & customer inquiries related to program performance regarding production planning and scheduling
• Ensure leadership requirements/Earned Value Management requirements are integrated into production plans and schedules.

Program Management Support

F-35

• Act as a delegate of authority for the F-35 Program Manager as needed.
• Provide leadership support, including decision-making and issue resolution, in the Program Manager’s absence.
• Assist in managing scope and risk assessments for the program.
• Understand Earned Value Management program requirements.
• Manage multiple work packages for Program Manager and present if needed.
• Participate in Risk and Opportunity Management
• Participate in proposal activities for new projects
• Provide upwards reporting for senior management program reviews.

Program Health & Working Team Collaboration

F-35 & Launch

• Monitor and report on program health, including schedule, and performance metrics.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive alignment, communication, and execution of program goals.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to address production challenges and ensure program objectives are met.

Competencies for Success:

• High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communicatio