Principal/Sr Principal Project Management
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Project Management professional for an on-site role in Palmdale, California. The position does not support telework and involves travel 25% of the time. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, lead and collaborate across diverse assignments, and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating leadership, communication, ethics, integrity, and innovation. Program Managers lead all phases of the program life cycle, from proposal development through execution and contract closeout. The role supports functions across the supply chain for a particular work scope, including requirements and planning, supplier management, business management, supplier manufacturing engineering, and logistics. The role oversees project operations, coordinates among project management, planning, project teams, and line management, and tracks project status, budgets, and schedules.
Requirements
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years, or a Ph.D. and 1 year.
- For Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years, or a Ph.D. and 4 years.
- Experience in one or more of project management, program management, or global supply chain.
- Experience with SAP, MRP, ERP, or a related software system.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project for scheduling.
- Ability to work on-site in Palmdale, California; the role cannot support telework.
- Ability to travel 25% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with supplier management.
- Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to present information in an organized and effective manner.
- Advanced knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems and complex data analysis.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings.
- Experience supporting proposal activities, including roles and responsibilities.
- Experience with SAP MES or similar manufacturing execution systems.
- Material management experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage operational aspects of ongoing projects, serving as a liaison among project management and planning, project teams, and line management.
- 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.
- Assist in developing solutions to complex problems, using established precedents and policies as appropriate.
- Perform complex tasks and participate in determining assignment objectives; plan schedules and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
- Represent the organization as a prime contact on projects and, as needed, develop and deliver presentations.
- Support program life-cycle phases from proposal development through execution and contract closeout.
- Support supply-chain functions for assigned work scopes, including requirements and planning, supplier management, business management, supplier manufacturing engineering, and logistics.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Annual bonuses 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
