Project Management/ Principal Project Management
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.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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Project Management/ Principal Project Management to join the Operations Project Management team supporting Production. The position requires on-site support located in Palmdale, CA. This dynamic role works directly with the production IPT to manage shop floor constraints, in-house part fabrications, section readiness reviews, and project management of schedules impacting the IPT. Assess project risks/issues and provide mitigation strategies by developing mechanisms that monitor project progress. Execute work release orders that mitigate baseline requirement impacts to production. Provide insight on change execution and work with the functional teams to compile lessons learned. This a highly visible position that works directly with Production Leadership.
Project Management (Level 2):
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of project management experience and/or experience in a production or operations environment; OR a Master's Degree with 1 years of project management experience
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
Experience leading projects
Active in-scope DOD Secret security clearance that has been granted / renewed within the past 5 years
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain special program access
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate or similar
Aerospace and/or Defense industry Experience
Experience working in a fast paced manufacturing / production
Principal Project Management (Level 3):
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of project management experience and/or experience in a production or operations environment; 3 years experience with Master's Degree; 1 Year with PhD
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience interfacing/communicating with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
Experience leading projects
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