Sentinel Project Management/ Principal Project Management - 15917

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 Space Systems is seeking a Project Manager/Principal Project Manager. This position will be located in Roy, Utah. The selected candidate will support the Sentinel / Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• This position is responsible for vertical and horizontal integration of Command & Launch. 
• Disciplines to include master planning, configuration and data management, digital engineering, business management, risk management, processes and tools, engineering, etc. 
• This position regularly interfaces with senior management across the company and our customers.
• The selected candidate will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. 
• The candidate will also review status of projects and budget, manage schedules and prepare status reports, assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. 
• The selected candidate will also develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with managers. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as an integration function for the Command and Launch team engaging in many ad hoc activities required to ensure streamlined cadence and execution. 
• Collaborate across all functions within the program to develop advanced concepts, techniques and requirements for new applications and tools.
• Coordinate schedules and provide Liaison assistance between the interfacing IPTs.
• Support the Command & Launch Team with vertical and horizontal integration activities in Roy Utah. 

Successful candidates will have the following key attributes:

• Proactive – anticipates requirements from higher management and initiate and complete actions required to meet those requirements.
• Perceptive – sees the “big picture” but is also able to focus on the details and follows all of them through to completion.
• Composed – maintains a “level head” in the extremely dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding environment, especially when working closely with management on projects with highly compressed timelines and tight deadlines.
• Discretion – self-initiates tasks with considerable latitude for independent judgment.

Basic Qualifications:
Project Management: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 1 year of related experience. In lieu of formal degree, 4 years of relevant experience may be considered. 

Principal Project Management: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience or PhD and 1 year of related experience. In lieu of formal degree, 4 years of relevant experience may be considered. 

• 1+ years experience with project management and/or Earned Value Management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and execution of a large complex program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• At least 1 year of previous experience leading a team.
• Experience with high level customer engagement
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