Project Management (Level 2 or Level 3)

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

2d • $75,800 - $141,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Project Management professional at Level 2 or Level 3 for its Triton Program Integration Team in Rancho Bernardo, California. The role is an individual-contributor position within a diverse organization of project integrators and may be embedded in the Development, Production, or Sustainment program area. It works alongside the Enterprise Program Integration Manager on program reporting, staffing management, enterprise operations, and special projects as assigned.

The position oversees the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison among program management, integrated product teams, project planning, project teams, and line management. The professional reviews project and budget status, manages schedules, prepares reports, assesses project issues, and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals. The role also establishes ways to monitor project progress and support intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

The position requires applying project management and program-integration knowledge and tools, following company processes, and contributing to program objectives and long-range organizational goals. The professional develops solutions to complex problems, prioritizes and plans work, and operates independently with minimal oversight while collaborating with internal teams and taking direction from senior internal and external team members. The role may serve as a consultant to management and an advisor to senior management and customers, and may act as an external spokesperson on major matters concerning organizational policies, plans, and objectives.

The opening may be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3, depending on the candidate’s education and experience. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available. A Secret clearance is not required to start, but the employee must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher and obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related professional or military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting; alternatively, a Master’s degree with related professional or military experience in those areas.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related professional or military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting; alternatively, a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience, or a Ph.D. and 1 year of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience interfacing with employees at all levels and with leadership.
• Knowledge of project management, program integration, associated project-management tools, and the integrated management framework and program-management processes and procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply established company processes and perform projects with general supervision.
• Organized, engaged, and able to work within a team.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and innovation, ask appropriate questions, prioritize and plan work, and work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work with internal personnel as part of a team and take direction from senior internal and external team members.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance, with the last investigation completed within the last 6 years.
• Experience in data analysis, property management, and/or inventory management.
• SAP experience.
• Understanding of the Integrated Management Framework (IMF).
• Professional knowledge and experience applying project management principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills for senior leadership.
• Aerospace and/or defense industry experience.
• SharePoint and JIRA experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects.
• Serve as a liaison between program management and integrated product teams, and among project planning, project teams, and line management.
• Work alongside the Enterprise Program Integration Manager on program reporting, staffing management, enterprise operations, and assigned special projects.
• Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develop mechanisms to monitor project progress and support intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Apply project management and program-integration knowledge and tools while adhering to established company processes and procedures.
• Contribute to program objectives and the organization’s long-range goals.
• Develop solutions to complex problems consistent with organizational objectives.
• Prioritize and plan work, working independently with minimal oversight and collaboratively with internal personnel.
• Serve as a consultant to management, an advisor to senior management and customers, and, as appropriate, an external spokesperson on major organizational matters.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

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