Sr Principal Project Management
About The Position
The Senior Principal Project Management professional will join the Triton Program Integration Team in Rancho Bernardo, California. This individual-contributor role oversees operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison among program management, integrated product teams, project planning, and line management. The position works closely with the Enterprise Program Integration Manager on program reporting, staffing management, enterprise operations, and special projects. As needed, the role may be embedded in a Triton Development, Production, or Sustainment program area. The position reviews project and budget status, manages schedules, prepares status reports, assesses project issues, and develops resolutions to support productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals. It also develops mechanisms to monitor project progress and support intervention and problem-solving with project managers, line managers, and clients. The employee contributes to program objectives, assists with presentations, and works with internal and external team members under moderate supervision. The role requires a Top Secret clearance for start, the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR), and travel up to 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related professional or military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting; or a master's degree and 6 years of related experience; or a Ph.D. and 4 years of related experience.
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Complete knowledge of project management, program integration, and associated project-management tools, or closely related experience, with demonstrated ability to apply structured processes and tools to program execution.
- General understanding of the Integrated Management Framework and program-management processes and procedures, and ability to learn and apply new company processes.
- Ability to perform projects with moderate supervision.
- Ability to grasp problems quickly and assist in developing solutions, including asking clarifying questions and identifying risks or impacts.
- Ability to prioritize and plan work; work is reviewed for overall accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Travel up to 10% of the time.
- Top Secret clearance required for start.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret or Top Secret clearance, with the last investigation completed within the last 6 years.
- Experience in data analysis, property management, and/or inventory management.
- SAP experience.
- Understanding of the Integrated Management Framework (IMF).
- Knowledge of project-management principles and professional experience applying them, or experience in closely related functions such as contracts, program operations, or business management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills for senior leadership.
- Aerospace and/or defense industry experience.
- SharePoint and JIRA experience.
- Understanding of the proposal process and contract types.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage operational aspects of ongoing projects.
- Serve as a liaison between program management, integrated product teams, project planning, project teams, and line management.
- Work alongside the Enterprise Program Integration Manager on program reporting, staffing management, enterprise operations, and special projects.
- 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.
- Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and supporting intervention and problem-solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
- Contribute to the completion of program objectives and goals.
- Assist with presentations and develop and deliver presentations.
- Work with internal personnel as part of a team and take direction from senior internal and external team members.
- As needed, work within a Triton Development, Production, or Sustainment program area.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
