Principal/ Sr Principal Project Management
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Project Management professional for a role located 100% on-site in Melbourne, Florida. The position supports Global Supply Chain (GSC) and program operations through cost and schedule performance management, forecasting, and leadership reporting. The selected candidate will work with Cost Management, Finance, GSC functional organizations, program integrated product teams, and executive leadership in a fast-paced environment with diverse assignments and competing priorities. The role includes control account management and Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis using Earned Value Management, validating forecasts, coordinating timely financial inputs, and leading the GSC risk, issue, and opportunity process. The candidate will support monthly earned-value reviews, prepare cost charts and leadership briefings, manage sales forecasts across multiple portfolios, and brief the Program Management Office and executive management on program cost and schedule status. The position requires clear communication, relationship-building, sound analysis, and the ability to work long hours when necessary to meet deadlines. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time. Travel is 10%.
Requirements
- For the Principal level: bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, master's degree and 3 years of experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- For the Senior Principal level: bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, master's degree and 5 years of experience, or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience must be in Project/Program Management or Business Management.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with CAM or EVMS.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance and ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative teams across all levels.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in an environment with multiple conflicting priorities and work long hours when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive CAM experience and CAM certification.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with a broad range of project management supply chain issues, including supplier management, risk management, large and complex proposals, terms and conditions, negotiations, fixed-price and cost-type contracts, and post-award management.
Responsibilities
- Perform control account management and Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis using Earned Value Management.
- Collaborate with Cost Management to validate EACs against the financial forecast.
- Coordinate with Finance to ensure inputs are submitted on time.
- Lead the Global Supply Chain risk, issue, and opportunity process.
- Work with Cost Management through the monthly Earned Value rhythm and provide required EAC and variance analysis explanations.
- Prepare timely, clear GSC cost charts and support GSC and program needs.
- Analyze data and prepare program-level leadership briefings focused on status and critical program milestones.
- Integrate with various Global Supply Chain functional organizations.
- Build relationships across the broader GSC organization and program integrated product teams.
- Brief the Program Management Office and executive management on issues affecting program cost and schedule performance.
- Manage sales forecasts across multiple portfolios.
- Analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
- Communicate approaches and findings clearly.
- Work under pressure amid competing priorities and, when necessary, work long hours to meet deadlines.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- 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
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
