Project Manager – Advanced Weapons

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

4d • $79,300 - $118,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Weapons Operating Unit is seeking a Project Manager to support the Launch Vehicles business unit in the Launch and Exploration Division. The position is part of the Program Operations team, which focuses on organizational efficiency and business operations. The role is located in Chandler, Arizona, and is 100% on-site. An active Secret clearance is required at the time of application, and U.S. citizenship is required. No travel or relocation assistance is available.

The Project Manager supports program planning, proposals, deliverables, project and budget status, schedules, reporting, and business operations. The role coordinates with program management, organizational leaders, IT, and internal business partners to support program execution, resolve issues, improve processes, and maintain effective organizational business rhythms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret clearance required at the time of application.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to change.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and drive tasks to completion.
• Experience supporting customers in a project or technical lead role.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with the MS Office Suite.
• Self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills; highly collaborative, organized, team-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities and schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience, Jira user experience, or experience as a scrum master or product owner.
• 2 or more years of project management experience.
• Experience working in technology or development organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support the program management office with planning, proposals, and general deliverables for internal and external customers.
• Interface with groups outside the program on critical projects supporting program execution, including IRAD, facilities, and program integration.
• Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Assess project issues and negotiate or develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Monitor and communicate project progress to support intervention and problem solving with the program management office.
• Coordinate reporting to the Division, Sector, and other internal partners.
• Collaborate with program leaders to develop and maintain an effective business rhythm.
• Collaborate with IT and other business partners to leverage or implement tools that improve organizational efficiency.
• Identify and execute process improvements.
• Promote leadership-team accountability for business-unit initiatives, including workforce demand planning, status reporting, and action-item closure.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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