Sentinel Principal/Sr Principal Project Management - 17444

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Project Management Analyst to lead the day-to-day supply chain and subcontract execution activities and support of Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) for the Sentinel Program. This position will either be located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL . This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. This position reports to the Global Supply Chain Program Manager (GSC PM). The position will be required to be in-office regularly and cannot support a hybrid or telework arrangement at this time. Specific responsibilities for this position include: Supports GSC activities for all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) as it relates to the Segment's content. Ensures consistency in GSC processes across all GSC disciplines. Leads GSC cross functional coordination between key Engineering, Logistics, Mission Assurance, Quality, Program, and Supply Chain stakeholders. Applies critical thinking and synthesis to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems, escalating process and performance challenges to the GSC PM as necessary. Assists and supports the GSC PM in meetings. Assists the GSC PM in process definition and improvement. Assists the GSC PM in creating, facilitating, and providing training to key program, engineering, and GSC personnel. Establishes priorities with the Procurement and Planning teams. Assists in aligning Subcontracts support and resources for projects. Holds program and GSC personnel accountable to execution throughout the acquisition process. Acquires, organizes and standardizes key subcontractor and supplier information for Segment. Accurately builds/presents program-level leadership briefings focused on parts status and critical program milestones Recurring focus on financial forecasting, utilizing MRP system to track and drive requirements fulfillment, and approved supplier list maintenance. This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Requirements

Principal Project Manager: 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. In lieu of formal degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered.
Sr Principal Project Manager: 8 Years with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD. In lieu of formal degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered.
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
Knowledge of supply chain management techniques, practices or theories gained through wide seasoning and/or special development, specific to cost-reimbursable subcontracts.
Ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated success in leading and developing cross functional teams.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Experience presenting to Executive leadership
Supplier Management experience for large, critical suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Technical field.
Demonstrated experience in major subcontractor management.
Previous experience with suppliers manufacturing chemicals, specialty materials, or aircraft systems.
Special program access.
3+ years leading and/or managing teams.

Responsibilities

Supports GSC activities for all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) as it relates to the Segment's content.
Ensures consistency in GSC processes across all GSC disciplines.
Leads GSC cross functional coordination between key Engineering, Logistics, Mission Assurance, Quality, Program, and Supply Chain stakeholders.
Applies critical thinking and synthesis to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems, escalating process and performance challenges to the GSC PM as necessary.
Assists and supports the GSC PM in meetings.
Assists the GSC PM in process definition and improvement.
Assists the GSC PM in creating, facilitating, and providing training to key program, engineering, and GSC personnel.
Establishes priorities with the Procurement and Planning teams.
Assists in aligning Subcontracts support and resources for projects.
Holds program and GSC personnel accountable to execution throughout the acquisition process.
Acquires, organizes and standardizes key subcontractor and supplier information for Segment.
Accurately builds/presents program-level leadership briefings focused on parts status and critical program milestones
Recurring focus on financial forecasting, utilizing MRP system to track and drive requirements fulfillment, and approved supplier list maintenance.