Sr Principal Project Management - 17083

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

2d•$101,400 - $152,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Project Manager in Roy, Utah, supporting the Sentinel program and its work to enhance the U.S. Space Force’s ICBM capabilities. The role oversees operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison among project management and planning, project teams, line management, interfacing IPTs, and program and division leaders. The Project Manager reviews project and budget status, manages schedules, prepares status reports, assesses issues, and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals. The position also monitors project progress, evaluates IPT health metrics, and supports intervention and problem solving with senior management and customers. The successful candidate will help drive execution, communicate effectively with senior leadership, coordinate program events and customer deliverables, and ensure compliance with program processes and procedures. The role requires independent judgment on complex assignments, development of innovative solutions, and the ability to advise senior leadership and customers on major policies, plans, and objectives. The position is based in Roy, UT; relocation assistance may be available, and travel is 10% of the time. The standard schedule is 9/80, with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, master's degree and 6 years of experience, Ph.D. and 4 years of experience, or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope, and be able to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
At least 4 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
Demonstrated project management or execution experience, including closeout.
Skilled use of Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project.
Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction, determine and develop technical objectives, and present completed work for high-level review.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Firm understanding and application of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels and with outside organizations.
Executive presence and comfort communicating at that level.
Experience establishing strategy, roadmap, and vision artifacts.
Experience using SAP, Windows software packages, Atlassian Tool Suite, and other electronic databases.
Proficiency in Agile Development.
3 years of experience with EVMS principles and application or experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
Successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building, and management experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with program assignment managers.
Integrate program segments and supporting functional teams.
Review project and budget status, manage schedules, assess issues, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.
Monitor and report project progress, intervening and problem-solving with senior management as needed.
Evaluate and report health metrics for the IPT.
Coordinate schedules and provide liaison assistance between interfacing IPTs.
Ensure IPT compliance with program processes and procedures and implement improvements.
Coordinate and prepare executive and customer presentations.
Coordinate and track preparation and submission of contract and other data deliverables to the customer.
Coordinate and manage efforts surrounding key program events.
Collaborate and communicate across program elements, sub-elements, teams, and leadership.
Contribute to new concepts, techniques, and standards; serve as an organizational subject matter expert; perform complex tasks; and clearly communicate technical approaches and findings.
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems that align with organizational objectives.
Execute complex assignments independently with minimal direction, defining objectives and approaches and making decisions with long-term organizational impact.
Advise senior leadership and customers on major policy, plan, and objective matters and serve as an external spokesperson for the organization.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Educational assistance.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
Paid time off.
Health and wellness resources.
Employee discounts.
Disability insurance coverage.
Company-paid holidays.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions.