Sr Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

1d • $117,500 - $176,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Project Manager for its team in Rancho Bernardo, California. The role supports an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and is responsible for coordinating program management activities, overseeing cost and schedule performance for complex technical projects, and managing project operations. The position is full-time and on-site, with no remote, hybrid, or telework option. Travel of up to 10% may be required. An active Top Secret clearance is required to start, and the selected candidate must obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access through a Program Access Request before beginning employment, within a timeframe determined by the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of related experience, or a PhD and 4 years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Work package management experience.
• Project management experience.
• Skilled use of Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project.
• Working knowledge of project management principles and Agile Project Management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access through a Program Access Request (PAR) before commencement of employment, within a reasonable timeframe determined by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Control Account Manager (CAM) certification.
• Leadership abilities to manage, coordinate, and oversee multidisciplinary teams located across numerous geographical locations.
• Project integration experience.
• Ability to independently assess complex problems, develop a plan of action, and coordinate across a diverse team of program, business, and technical subject-matter experts.
• Risk, issue, and opportunity (RIO) experience.
• Experience in SCIF/SAPF environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify, orchestrate, coordinate, and control program management activities for the IPT.
• Oversee cost and schedule performance for complex technical projects involving a wide range of systems and technologies.
• Develop and adhere to the budget baseline using Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, including developing discrete work packages, providing weekly status updates on Integrated Master Schedule tasks, and contributing to monthly Estimate at Complete updates.
• Initiate, develop, integrate, and execute cost, schedule, and technical performance baselines that satisfy contractual requirements.
• Support the Risk, Issue, and Opportunity process to proactively address potential challenges.
• Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as a key liaison among project management and planning, the project team, and line management.
• Review project statuses and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Develop mechanisms to monitor project progress and facilitate timely problem-solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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