Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman • Layton, UT

1d • $81,400 - $122,000

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Project Management professional for its Global Supply Chain Program Management team in Layton, Utah. The position follows a 9/80 work schedule and includes 10% travel. The role manages and coordinates supply-chain and manufacturing activities, including material strategy, production metrics, schedule and forecast tracking, risk mitigation, scope changes, and cross-functional initiatives. The employee will report program and business status to leadership, create dashboards using program tools, and communicate plans and status using classified and unclassified data calls. The role requires independent performance of complex professional tasks, strong organization and communication skills, and previous in-depth direct experience with Goods Movement Processes and Tools. An active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Requirements

• For Principal Project Management Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Supply Chain, Goods Movement, Sustainment, Inventory, Resource Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Program Scheduling, or Warehousing.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable time determined by business needs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Previous in-depth and direct experience with Goods Movement Processes and Tools.
• Ability to work independently and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to independently perform complex professional tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Goods Movement or production control experience.
• Aerospace background.
• Supply chain experience.
• SAP knowledge.
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge.
• Ability to lead through, overcome, and adapt to obstacles and challenges; deal effectively with change and help others do the same.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare reports to ensure manufacturing deliverables meet negotiated and agreed-upon parameters.
• Coordinate and communicate with Manufacturing operations, IPT, and PMO regarding shortages and build risk.
• Manage material related to the Global Supply Chain Statement of Work.
• Report work progress against the schedule and update forecasts with cost planners and business stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional coordination of needs to and from the Global Supply Chain organization.
• Implement efficiencies and special projects with manufacturing and Goods Movement counterparts.
• Help manage the Global Supply Chain team through material strategy and successful execution of program schedules, procurement and subcontract processes and procedures, and Prime Customer requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder development in Risk, Issue and Opportunity processes; bring items to the program and track mitigation steps through action closure.
• Review change board packages and assess potential impacts.
• Track scope-change implementation through closure.
• Report and track monthly project accuracy to program and Global Supply Chain leadership.
• Establish rhythms, processes, and tool aids to synchronize Global Supply Chain functions across the enterprise and division.
• Present program and business status to enterprise leadership and prepare business stakeholders for program meetings.
• Drive dashboard creation using program tools.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders to identify and implement potential initiatives.
• Communicate plans and status to program leadership through classified and unclassified data calls.
• Attend program meetings and present to groups as required.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior