Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • $77,000 - $115,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Principal Project Manager to work as a Program Integrator in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This is an individual-contributor position within the Program Operations Homeroom, not a management or leadership role. The successful candidate will oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and act as a liaison between program management, integrated product teams, project planning, line management, and other stakeholders. The role works closely with the Program Manager on program reporting and executive-level presentations and applies Northrop Grumman processes, including the Integrated Management Framework (IMF) and 5.0 Program Management processes, to internal projects. Travel may be required; the posting specifies travel of 10%.

The position requires sound organization, interpersonal, leadership, and team-building abilities, along with flexibility and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels. The candidate will review project status and budgets, manage schedules, prepare reports, assess issues, and develop resolutions to support productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role also includes managing program risks and opportunities and developing and maintaining tools for monitoring progress.

The position requires an active Secret or higher clearance, with the last investigation completed within the past six years, and the ability to attain and maintain program access (PAR) as business needs require. A bachelor’s degree with six years of relevant experience, a master’s degree with four years of relevant experience, or military experience is specified. The salary range is $77,000–$115,600. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and six years of experience in Project Management or Program Integration/Execution; alternatively, a master’s degree and four years of relevant experience, or military experience.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office tool suite and ability to create, manage, and manipulate tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Understanding of the Integrated Management Framework (IMF).
• Experience interfacing with employees and leadership at all levels.
• Active Secret or higher security clearance, with the last investigation completed within the past six years.
• Ability to attain and maintain program access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to be a motivated, flexible team player.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.
• Ability to travel as needed; the posting specifies travel of 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Current Special Program Access.
• Seven or more years of experience in Project Management or Program Integration/Execution.
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with formal risk management, including risk management tools and processes.
• Master’s degree from an accredited university.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
• CAM Certification or related experience.
• PMP Certification.
• Aerospace and/or Defense industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic operations and integration in day-to-day support of the Program Office.
• Assess program issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Manage program risks and opportunities in accordance with the Risk and Opportunities Management Plan (ROMP).
• Develop, implement, and maintain tools and templates for monitoring project progress.
• Prepare status reports and presentations for internal Northrop Grumman and customer meetings.
• Support and generate proposal documentation as needed.
• Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as a liaison between project management, planning, project teams, line management, and integrated product teams.
• Review project status and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Work alongside the Program Manager on program reporting and executive-level presentations.
• Apply Northrop Grumman processes and procedures, including IMF and 5.0 Program Management processes, to internal projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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