Principal Information Systems Project Manager - 19882

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

5d•$108,800 - $163,200•Onsite

About The Position

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. As Principal Information Systems Project Manager, you will report functionally to the SDS Engineering Functional Homeroom. You will be expected to oversee large-scale, complex projects, covering, Engineering, Software Engineering, IT/Cyber Operations or Digital Transformation, from inception to completion, that span across multiple functional organizations. You will implement strategic project management practices, engage with senior leadership, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet technical requirements. In addition to leading and directing project teams, you will prepare project execution plans and identify appropriate technical and business resources. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama. For your daily tasks and direction, you will report to your Assignment Manager. Your Assignment Manager will expect you too effectively: Perform project management tasks and activities in projects covering: Engineering, Software Engineering, IT/Cyber Operations and Digital Transformation types of statements of work. Perform or support in Control Account Manager (CAM) tasks/activities. Perform or support in Earned Value Management tasks/activities. Perform or support in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks/activities. Perform or support in Risk, Issue, Opportunity (RIO) tasks/activities. Perform or support in Procurement, Purchasing, Supplier Management and/or Contracting tasks/activities. Perform or support in Resource Management tasks/activities. Perform or support in Agile (i.e. PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, Jira management, ...) tasks/activities Perform or support in other tasks/activities required to meet contractual or programmatic requirements. This role will be supporting PBACM digital manufacturing solutions and supporting PBACM capital expenditure projects - this position would also need experience on supporting capital expenditure projects and experience with global supply chain and procurement processes.

Requirements

5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 year with PhD an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Must have knowledge/experience of Systems Engineering “V” Life Cycle, or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint).
Must be knowledgeable in Atlassian Suite (i.e. Jira and Confluence).
Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity.
Minimum 2 years of experience in managing EVMS projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Control Account Manager or Program Manager with robust Full Criteria Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience (labor, material, Subs, IWOs)
Experience with risk and opportunity management
Experience with contract actions and vehicles (i.e. CDRLS)
Experience in briefing executive leadership
Project Management Certification
Agile Certification
DAU Certification

Responsibilities

Perform project management tasks and activities in projects covering: Engineering, Software Engineering, IT/Cyber Operations and Digital Transformation types of statements of work.
Perform or support in Control Account Manager (CAM) tasks/activities.
Perform or support in Earned Value Management tasks/activities.
Perform or support in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks/activities.
Perform or support in Risk, Issue, Opportunity (RIO) tasks/activities.
Perform or support in Procurement, Purchasing, Supplier Management and/or Contracting tasks/activities.
Perform or support in Resource Management tasks/activities.
Perform or support in Agile (i.e. PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, Jira management, ...) tasks/activities
Perform or support in other tasks/activities required to meet contractual or programmatic requirements.
Oversee large-scale, complex projects, covering, Engineering, Software Engineering, IT/Cyber Operations or Digital Transformation, from inception to completion, that span across multiple functional organizations.
Implement strategic project management practices.
Engage with senior leadership.
Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet technical requirements.
Lead and direct project teams.
Prepare project execution plans.
Identify appropriate technical and business resources.
Support PBACM digital manufacturing solutions.
Support PBACM capital expenditure projects.
Support capital expenditure projects.
Support global supply chain and procurement processes.