Sentinel Associate Project Management​/Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Defense Systems is seeking an Associate Project Manager/Project Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

The selected candidate will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. They review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports. The Project Manager assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. They develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

• Apply established principles, theories, and concepts to develop solutions that align with current industry practices and standards.
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Work under general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally be detected in supervisory oversight.
• Interact frequently with internal company contacts such as immediate supervisor, and other personnel in the section or group. Act as the representative of your section or group on specific projects. Apply industry practices, techniques, and standards—leveraging core concepts and principles—to execute moderately complex professional tasks.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

• Associate Project Manager:
  Bachelor's degree and one year working in industry. An additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Project Manager:
  Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience; master's degree and 0 years’ experience; or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Experience in project management/execution and closeout.
• Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
• Knowledge of Project Management principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
• Experience with tools and systems for planning, scheduling, and managing projects.
• Experience developing content, packaging, and briefing communication to small groups.

• PMP Certification.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a…