Sentinel Principal Project Management - 20481

Northrop Grumman • Roy, UT

5d • $81,400 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to support the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role drives program execution and requires effective communication with senior leadership. The manager interfaces across Logistics Support elements and sub-elements and coordinates with program and SDS division leaders. A 9/80 schedule is used: employees work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off. The position involves travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; master's degree and 3 years of experience; Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
• Demonstrated project management, execution, and closeout experience.
• Skilled use of Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with technical staff, peers, and customers.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and managing projects involving many stakeholders.
• Experience developing, packaging, and briefing communication content.

Nice To Haves

• Background or experience with the defense acquisition process and phases.
• Experience developing and executing formal entry/exit criteria for program events.
• Experience developing and executing formal standard operating procedures (SOPs) for program events.
• Experience with large-scale or complex system development across multiple phases, including preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell-off, and transition to production.
• Experience implementing and using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools, practices, and methods.
• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems, including engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, and software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience with high-value customer presentations and managing multiple projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and manage program Segments and supporting functional teams through tactical day-to-day operations.
• Plan, monitor, and control work scope within the assigned program area.
• Review project status and budgets, manage schedules, assess project issues, and develop resolutions to achieve productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring and reporting project progress and for intervention and problem solving with senior management and managers.
• Generate Change Control Board packages and Budget Change Requests in coordination with CAMs and WPLs, and support briefings to appropriate review boards.
• Maintain consistency and high quality of project management work products.
• Build teams.
• Contribute new concepts, techniques, and standards; serve as an organizational subject matter expert; perform complex work; and communicate technical approaches and findings clearly.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems that align with organizational objectives.
• Execute complex assignments independently with minimal direction, defining objectives and selecting appropriate approaches.
• Make decisions with long-term organizational impact that avoid resource waste and protect customer satisfaction.
• Consult with management and serve as an external spokesperson on major policies, plans, and objectives, advising senior leadership and customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
• Paid time off
• Health and wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Company-paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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