Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

2d•$94,200 - $141,200•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the role of a Principal Project Management Program Integrator. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse organization of project integrators within the Triton Program Integration Team. The position will be based in our Rancho Bernardo, CA. The candidate is responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as the liaison between program management and integrated product teams. This individual contributor will work side by side with the Enterprise Program Integration Manager on program reporting, staffing management, enterprise operations, and may be assigned to special projects. As required, this role may also be embedded in one of the Triton Program Areas, Development, Production, or Sustainment. Overseas 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting; OR Master's degree with 3 years of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting; OR Ph.D. with 1 year of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting.
Must be able to obtain a US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Nice To Haves

Active secret or top secret clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years)
Experience in data analysis, property management, and/or inventory management
SAP experience
Understanding of the Integrated Management Framework (IMF)
Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar
Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership
Aerospace and/or Defense Industry Experience
SharePoint experience

Responsibilities

Knowledge of project management and program integration and associated PM tools.
General understanding of integrated management framework and program management process and procedures.
Adherence to existing NG processes and demonstrates ability to understand processes and apply them.
Demonstrates ability to perform projects with moderate supervision.
Organized, engaged and can work within a team.
Ability to grasp problems and assist with developing solutions – have the understanding to ask the right questions.
Understands prioritization and can plan work accordingly – work is reviewed for overall accuracy.
Contributes to the completion of program objectives and goals.
Ability to work with internal personnel as a team and take direction from senior team members.
Assist with presentations and can make presentations to a small group.