Über diese Principal Project Manager/Sr Principal Project Manager Stelle bei Northrop Grumman
Description
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.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’s Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team. Please note this is an individual contributor role and is not a management/leadership opportunity.
The successful candidate is expected to be a highly motivated, resourceful, self-starter able to work collaboratively with internal and external teams in high-tempo environments. This position will be expected to assist with reviewing status of projects and budgets, resource planning, preparing for and facilitating meetings, and supporting various administrative functions.
What You'll Get to Do:
- Support the program to accomplish a variety of precise, time-sensitive monthly deliverables, metrics, and presentations.
- Collaborate across functions to ensure all objectives are met.
- Support strategic planning activities with a focus on increased quality and productivity.
- Maintain data, visibility, and metrics supporting deliveries.
- Facilitate internal meetings with necessary stakeholders as required to support engineering, production, and test schedules and activities.
- Develop and deliver briefings to Program Leadership.
- Identify opportunities for change and champion needed changes within the organization.
- Captures and manages Action Items to completion and/or close.
- Implementation and use of tools/templates for monitoring project progress.
- Most assignments are complex and performed independently without appreciable direction; exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
- Manage schedules and prepare status reports.
- Establish, maintain, and proactively manage strategic rhythm of the organization to ensure preparedness for program and customer deadlines.
- Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This position can be filled at either Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD and 1 year of professional experience; in lieu of a degree, 9+ years of directly related professional experience will be considered.
- Active secret US Government clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years) and the ability to attain and maintain TS/SCI US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Proficiency in creating, maintaining, and utilizing metrics. Strong data analytic skill set required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
- At least 2 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data.
- Ability to work independently and multitask.
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience; in lieu of a degree, 12+ years of directly related professional experience will be considered.
- Active secret US Government clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years) and the ability to attain and maintain TS/SCI US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Proficiency in creating, maintaining, and utilizing metrics. Strong data analytic skill set required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
- At least 2 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data.
- Ability to work independently and multitask.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership.
- Strong scheduling and Analytical skills.
- Experience with presentations to executive leadership.
- Experience interfacing with engineering teams.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the
flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
