Sentinel Principal​/Sr Principal Project Management

Position

Principal/Sr Principal Project Manager

Roy, UT – supports the Sentinel program to enhance US Space Force’s ICBM capabilities and usher in a new era of Strategic Deterrence.

• Coordinate with program assignment managers.
• Integrate between program segments and supporting functional teams.
• Review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, assess project issues and develop resolutions.
• Monitor and report project progress, identify interventions, and problem‑solve with senior management.
• Evaluate and report health metrics for the Integrated Product Team (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.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and track preparation and submission of contract and other data deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage efforts surrounding key program events.
• Communicate with upper‑level leadership and across all elements and sub‑elements within SEIT.

• Principal – Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years, or PhD and 1 year, or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Sr Principal – Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years, or PhD and 4 years, or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance and, if required, Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• At least 1 year (Principal) or 4 years (Sr Principal) of leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
• Demonstrated track record in project management, execution, closeout, and ability to plan, schedule, and manage projects with many stakeholders.
• Skilled use of Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project). Demonstrated 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 developing content, packaging, and briefing communication.
• Capable of working with minimal direction; independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high‑level review.

• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance.
• PMP certification.
• Firm understanding and application of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Experience interacting effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations.
• Executive presence and comfort in high‑level communications.
• 1 year (Principal) or 3 years (Sr Principal) of experience with EVMS principles and application, or as a Cost Account Manager.
• Experience establishing Strategy, Roadmap, Vision artifacts; using SAP, Windows software, Atlassian Tool Suite, and other electronic databases.
• Proficient in Agile Development.

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

The 9/80 schedule:
Monday‑Thursday nine‑hour days with every other Friday off.

May be available.

Primary Level: $81,400.00 – $. Secondary Level: $ – $.

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U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.