(SkillBridge) Project Manager/Principal Project Manager

Northrop Grumman • Oklahoma City, OK

43d • $62,100 - $115,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Project Manager/Principal Project Manager professional to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Oklahoma City, OK. This is an individual contributor role and is not a management/leadership opportunity. This position is for the role of a Program Integrator. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse organization of project integrators within the Program Operations Homeroom. The candidate is responsible for overseeing and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as the liaison between program management and integrated product teams. This individual contributor will work side by side with the Program Manager on all program reporting and executive level presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with 3 years’ experience in Project Management, Program Integration/Execution with Bachelors; OR 1 year experience in Project Management, Program Integration/Execution with Masters (for Project Manager level)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with 6 years’ experience in Project Management, Program Integration/Execution with Bachelors; OR 4 years’ experience in Project Management, Program Integration/Execution with Masters (for Principal Project Manager level)
• Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Understanding of the Integrated Management Framework (IMF)
• Experience with interfacing with all levels of employees and Leadership
• Active Secret or higher clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years)
• Ability to attain and maintain program access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship

Nice To Haves

• Current Special Program Access
• 7+ years’ experience in Project management, Program Integration/Execution
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with formal Risk Management including tools and Risk Management process
• Master’s Degree from an accredited university
• Possess the ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment
• CAM Certification or related experience
• PMP Certification
• Aerospace and/or Defense Industry Experience
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Programmatic operation and integration directly supporting the Program Office in day-to-day execution
• Assess program issues, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives
• Manage program risks and opportunities per the Risk and Opportunities Management Plan (ROMP)
• Development, implementation, and maintenance of tools/templates for monitoring project progress
• Preparation of status reports and presentations for NGC internal and Customer meetings
• Supporting and generating proposal documentation as needed

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)

What This Job Offers

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