Sr. Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

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 Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal (Level 4) Project Manager which reports to our Armament Systems team. This role will sit on-site at our Mesa, AZ facility.

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 functional 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.

Responsibilities (but are not limited to):.

• Support Program Manager with leading all phases of the program life cycle: proposal development, startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout)
• Support Program Manager with leading cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet contractual requirements on program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives and requirements. Prepare and reviews status reports, detailed project logs to ensure project is meeting budget and schedule.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to customers and program stakeholders
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Support the Program Manager with pre-proposal and proposal activity, including the draft and final review of specifications, scope of work, and financial requirements of the contract with hardware deliverables
• Collaborate across Functions to ensure all program deliverables and objectives are met with on-time compliance
• Support the Program Manager in managing risks and opportunities such as allocation of resources, modification of schedule, or revision of contractual specifications and work with the Functions, Program Office, and Customer on resolution
• Identify and respond to customer needs to support Program Growth and Opportunities
• Prepare content for Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and EACs
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that only required work is performed
• Manage Government Furnished Equipment supplied property or information

The Project Manager is the primary customer point of contact for spares and repairs. Responsible for managing customer Material Authorization (RMA’s) for the portfolio, to include budget, cost and schedule of all return programs and scheduled hardware deliveries.

Desired Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage a project team daily and communicate effectively with leadership regarding program status and escalations
• Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with a positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers and within the