Principal Project Management/Sr. Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 is seeking a Principal Project Management/Sr. Principal Project Management integrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Redondo Beach, California.

The successful candidate is expected to be a highly motivated, resourceful, self-starter able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external customers in high-tempo environments. This role will actively work with the F-35 Development Program Manager (PM) and leadership team to integrate, control, and manage program requirements to ensure success of a portfolio of Development contracts. You will integrate the operational aspects of ongoing development projects and serve as liaison between program management, program integration and project teams. Travel of up to 10% of the time may be required.

Essential functions of role:

• Support the F-35 Development PM and Leadership to accomplish a variety of precise, time-sensitive monthly deliverables, metrics, and presentations
• Collaborate across Functions to ensure all F-35 Development Operating Unit objectives are met
• Assist with monitoring progress, assessing project issues and driving actions to closure to meet program goals and objectives
• Perform program resource management, including coordination of project staffing baselines and forecasts
• Facilitate Risk, Issue and Opportunity management
• Data synthesis, aggregation, analysis, and communication
• Organize knowledge sharing, assist with improvements to team SharePoint site
• Promote team engagement activities including lunch and learns, team recognition and organizational highlights
• Support new business proposals and facilitation
• Proactively manage strategic rhythm of the organization to ensure preparedness for program and customer deadlines
• Drive a sense of urgency and act with speed to meet all needs of the business and stakeholders

This role may be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with 5 years of experience or a master's degree with 3 years of experience
• At least 2 years of professional experience within the Aerospace or Defense Industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Project Management:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with 8 years of experience or a master's degree with 6 years of experience
• At least 2 years of professional experience within the Aerospace or Defense Industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in project management
• Project integration experience
• Supplier management experience
• F-35 Program Familiarity
• Ability to brief executive management on behalf of the organization
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Technical background and/or familiarity working with technical teams

Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00Salary Range 2: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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