Sr Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

6d•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 Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for a Sr. Principal Project Manager to support the Advanced Tactical Fighters (ATP) Program Execution Organization onsite in Baltimore, MD. This person will be contributing to one of the largest portfolios in the AMS Division, supporting a unique range of cutting-edge technology programs spanning development to production, while operating in a challenging environment to bring needed capability to the Warfighter. This role will report to the Risk & Opportunity Program Manager to support the organization as a Project Integrator. The focus will be Risk and Opportunity Management for the development side of the portfolio as well as ad hoc assignments supporting the overall OU. Position Summary/Responsibilities: The Project Integrator must be a self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment. This Project Integrator position provides exposure opportunities with leaders in the program office as well as across functional departments within the company in support of program execution. In this role, close program and functional interface will be required to successfully manage and mitigate program risk.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years, master's degree, and 6+ years, and relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
Project management experience in engineering, finance, logistics, operations, or supply chain/subcontracts management.
Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management and individual contributors.
Ability to travel domestically as required.
U.S. citizenship with an active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs) with the ability to work on-site in classified areas.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs).
Prior experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and as a cost account manager (CAM).
Bachelor's degree in engineering or master's degree in business administration (MBA) with three years' experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Government contracts.
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).

Responsibilities

Maintaining day-to-day interfaces and communications between the Program Management Office (PMO) and functional Cost Account Managers (CAMs) as risk strategies are executed.
Facilitating internal meetings ensuring thorough risk & opportunity management practices are adhered.
Effectively leading CAMs through risk identification, mitigation, and realization.
Supporting execution of risk response plans and mitigation strategies in collaboration with CAMs
Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards