Sentinel Project Management/Principal Project Management - 18200
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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 Defense Systems is seeking a Project Manager/Principal Project Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the LDOT Team. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do:
The selected candidate will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. They review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports. The Project Manager assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. They develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Frequent use and general knowledge of project management industry practices, techniques, and standards. General application of project management concepts, and principles. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.
Problem Solving
Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Discretion/Latitude
Works under only very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
Impact
Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
Liaison
Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects. May make presentations to small groups.
Responsibilities:
Coordination with program assignment managers to understand staffing requirements.
Project Execution.
Integrate and manage between program Segments, and supporting functional teams by performing tactical day to day operations.
Review status of projects and budget, manage schedules, assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Develop mechanisms for monitoring and reporting project progress, intervention and problem solving with senior management and managers.
Coordinate and prepare executive and customer presentations.
Facilitate, coordinate and track preparation and submission of contract and other data deliverables to the customer
Coordinate and manage efforts surrounding key program events.
Collaboration and communication.
Other duties as assigned.
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
Basic Qualifications:
Project Manager: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience; 0 Years with Masters or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Principal Project Manager: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; 3 Years with Masters; 1 year with PhD or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance
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