Principal / Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management

Northrop Grumman•Sunnyvale, CA

6d•$114,000 - $213,400•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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management to support the Columbia Dreadnought Launcher Program (CDLP) located in Sunnyvale, CA. This leadership position will report to CDLP Deputy Production Program Manager. The successful candidate should have experience working with teams, effective communication skills, and the ability to schedule work plans to meet scheduled commitments. He/she must also have the ability to work in a manufacturing environment and adhere to safety and safe shop practices; and the ability to adapt and work independently to meet short term requests and provide reporting on multiple programs to a variety of customers with limited supervision.

Requirements

Principal Technical Services Project Management: Bachelors degree (STEM Related) with 5 years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 3 years of relevant experience
Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management: Bachelors degree (STEM Related) with 8 years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 6 years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required
Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools
Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and production environment
Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Secret level security clearance
Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership
Experience interpreting engineering drawings
Technical background
Experience in proposal roles and responsibilities a plus
Experience with CAM Responsibilities and EVMS knowledge
Operational and sustainment repair support experience
Material management experience
Vendor and logistics/supply chain experience
BS in Business, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Responsibilities

Oversees 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
Duties include setting and meeting sales objectives; monitoring costs, tracking material consumption, replenishments and interplant shop orders; and ensuring the program performance meets the terms and conditions of the contract
Customer interface extends to external and internal customers: responding to customer inquiries, providing customized status reports, acting as liaison between the Logistics Programs and Manufacturing Operations to ensure the timely repair and return of government assets and material
May facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, and problem resolution
High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required
Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others