Senior Principal Project Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

SP Launch and Missile Defense Systems (LMDS) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

LMDS has an opening for a Senior Principal Project Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Chandler, Arizona.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales/Revenue Forecast Responsibility
• EAC/Budget Responsibility
• Higher complexity Bill of Material Management
• Lower complexity IPT Leadership
• May include some proposal pricing support
• Leads Process Improvement Projects with cross-functional teams to meet closed area requirements including facilities, security, and hardware/ software needs
• Create, update, and maintain policies, procedures, and other documentation as required by the organization
• Track and manage new initiatives driving site efficiencies or compliance in the areas of classified operations
• Develops and drives solutions to complex problems consistent with organization objectives
• Serves as consultant to management and customers on policies, plans, and objectives
• Manage program relationships to ensure all security requirements are met and in compliance.
• Assist with resolving computer and network issues
• Monitors IT tickets and raises issues that require management involvement

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related professional/military experience including a background in project management; Master’s degree 6 years of related professional/military experience including a background in project management
• Experience in Materials, Operations, and/or Project Management
• Experience in sourcing hardware
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in implementing new initiative and/or tools
• Proven experience in processing improvement projects
• Strong experience in successfully addressing technical project requirements
• Experience in leadership roles within the Aerospace and Defense industry, or within the military
• Experience leading IT projects
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified
• Experience maintaining facilities for classified work
• Experience in Sharepoint website development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

As an employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package which includes:

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

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off.

Salary Range: $98,100.00 - $147,100.00

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 and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.