Sentinel Project Manager/Principal Project Manager - 8429-1
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring an experienced Project Manager or Principal Project Manager to support the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role helps drive program execution, communicates with senior leadership, and coordinates across Support & Training elements and sub-elements as well as with other program and division leaders. The position calls for program performance, cost and schedule management, team-building ability, a proactive mindset, and willingness to multitask. Relocation assistance may be available. The standard schedule is 9/80: employees work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time. An active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance is required at application, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
Requirements
- Project Manager: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience; alternatively, 0 years with a master's degree, or 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Principal Project Manager: 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 3 years with a master's degree, or 1 year with a Ph.D.; in lieu of a formal degree, 4 years of relevant experience may be considered.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at application, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
- Skilled use of Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project.
- Working knowledge of project management principles.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
- Experience briefing executive leadership.
- Ability to obtain Control Account Manager (CAM) certification.
- Foundational knowledge of EVMS.
- Proficiency in JIRA.
Nice To Haves
- In-scope active DoD Secret clearance.
- Experience with Special Program Access S/4 (SAP).
- Experience with Agile Project Management.
- Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience working in a multi-team environment.
- Experience with schedule management, risk management, and performance management.
- Earned value management knowledge in a program management capacity.
- Experience managing cost and schedules.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
Responsibilities
- Integrate and manage work between 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 and budget status, manage schedules, assess project issues, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.
- Develop mechanisms to monitor and report project progress and support 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 in project management work products.
- Build teams.
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
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Company-paid holidays and disability insurance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
