SDS Principal Project Management - 2636-2

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems looking for a Project Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT.  

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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
   

This positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do:

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Duties will include: 

• Managing Capital Expenditure projects through the complete life cycle process. 
• Assist in creating project schedules with tight deadlines and funding requirements.
• Prepare & present Capital project status briefings to Executive Leadership Team members
• Facilitate collaboration on projects issues with various entities including Global Supply Chain, Business Management, Property among others. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 Years experience with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD; or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must be a self starter who can take ownership of a project as their own with little oversight. 
• Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel,).
• Working knowledge of Project Management principles
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers. 
• Ability to push projects along and eliminate road blocks by collaborating with a wide range of departments to come to quick and decisive decisions. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• In scope active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience with Project Management
• Schedule management, budget management, customer management, risk management, and performance management
• Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills
• Experience with establishing Strategy, Road map, Vision artifacts
• Experience working within a multi-team environment
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management Concepts
• Knowledge Smartsheet software.