Principal Project Management​/Sr Principal Project Management- Security Clearance

Position: Principal Project Management / Sr Principal Project Management- with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager/Sr. Principal Project Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA or Clearfield, UT.

Note:

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. This role can be filled at either level. This position is for the role of Infrastructure Project Manager across multiple sites. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse organization within the Strike Infrastructure & Capacity Expansion Team.

The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing an array of average to complex projects related to any of the following: seating capacity expansion, building construction, Cost Center readiness, and more. Candidate will perform as the primary liaison/facilitator and Project Manager for multiple projects, simultaneously, and will do so while working closely with Program Management, Integrated Product Team (IPT) representatives, and leadership, as well as Manufacturing Operations, Facilities, IT, Security, and other organizations, and possibly other Programs, as applicable to the particular project.

Most projects will require the selected candidate to coordinate with stakeholders to author and receive approval of requirements document. Use of Gantt, PERT, and/or MS Project will be required to manage the project. The selected candidate will also communicate status of projects to leadership, proactively identify and communicate risks, expeditiously work issues, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Manager:
* Must have 5 years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree OR 3 years of relevant experience with master's degree OR 1 year of relevant experience with Ph.D.

* Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

* Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite;
Project, PowerPoint, Word, and/or Excel

* Experience with developing PERT and Gantt charts

* Experience integrating across multiple teams and functions

* Experience with Share Point Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Project Manager:
* Must have 8 years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree OR 6 years of relevant experience with master's degree OR 4 years of relevant experience with Ph.D.

* Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

* Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite;
Project, PowerPoint, Word, and/or Excel

* Experience with developing PERT and Gantt charts

* Experience integrating across multiple teams and functions

* Experience with Share Point

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment

* Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management System

* Experience managing capital and / or indirect budgets

* Certified Control Account Manager (CAM)

* Experience using Jira, Kanban

* Experience with iBuy

* Experience in facilities / construction

* Demonstrated excellent organizational skills

* Excellent communication skills

* Demonstrated ability to multi-task

* Demonstrated success leading multiple projects, simultaneously Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $ Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $ The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position…