Sentinel Principal/Sr Principal Project Management - 18891

Northrop Grumman • Roy, UT

5d • $81,400 - $152,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Project Manager to support the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The program supports the U.S. Space Force’s intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities and strategic deterrence. Relocation assistance may be available. The role oversees operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison among project management and planning, project teams, line management, other program and division leaders, and customers. The project manager reviews project status and budgets, manages schedules, reports progress, evaluates issues, and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction objectives. The position requires coordinating across program segments and supporting functional teams, monitoring IPT health, supporting executive and customer communications, and driving project execution with limited direction. The work schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Program approval; clearance is not required to start.

Requirements

• Principal level: bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, master's degree and 3 years, Ph.D. and 1 year, or 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Senior Principal level: bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, master's degree and 6 years, Ph.D. and 4 years, or 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance and Special Access Program approval within a reasonable period.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule for Principal level; 4 years for Senior Principal level.
• Demonstrated project management, execution, and closeout experience.
• Skilled use of Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish solid working relationships with technical staff, peers, and customers.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and managing projects with many stakeholders.
• Experience developing, packaging, and briefing communications.
• Ability to work with minimal direction, independently determine and develop technical objectives, and present completed work for high-level review.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• PMP certification.
• Strong understanding and application of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels and with outside organizations.
• Executive presence and comfort communicating at the executive level.
• EVMS principles and application experience, or Cost Account Manager experience: 1 year for Principal level or 3 years for Senior Principal level.
• Experience establishing strategy, roadmap, and vision artifacts.
• Experience with SAP, Windows software packages, Atlassian Tool Suite, and other electronic databases.
• Proficiency in Agile development.
• Successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building, and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with program assignment managers.
• Integrate across program segments and supporting functional teams.
• Review project and budget status, manage schedules, assess project issues, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals.
• Monitor and report project progress, intervening and problem-solving with senior management as needed.
• Evaluate and report health metrics for the IPT.
• Coordinate schedules and provide liaison support between interfacing IPTs.
• Ensure IPT compliance with program processes and procedures and implement improvements.
• Coordinate and prepare executive and customer presentations.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and track the preparation and submission of contract and other data deliverables to the customer.
• Coordinate and manage efforts surrounding key program events.
• Collaborate and communicate across SEIT elements and sub-elements and coordinate with program and SDS division leaders.
• Drive project execution and communicate effectively with upper-level leadership.

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.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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