Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Project Manager based in Cape Canaveral, FL at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Northrop Grumman Marine Systems-Cape Canaveral is renowned for its expertise in providing deployed systems support for the U.S./UK Navy TRIDENT II (D5) Fleet Ballistic Missile Programs.

The selected candidate will play a pivotal role within our Project Management Team, driving operational excellence through proactive engagement. We are looking for a collaborative professional who will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects, acting as a liaison between project management, planning, engineering, global supply chain, and business management. The role involves reviewing project statuses, budgets, schedules, and risks, ensuring all contractual requirements are fulfilled.

What you will get to do:

• Review and manage project statuses, budgets, and schedules, and prepare comprehensive status reports.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to achieve productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals.
• Monitoring project progress and facilitate intervention and problem-solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Perform roles related to Control Account Manager (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Coordinate project activities with functional organizations, vendors, or suppliers to meet project requirements.
• Serve as a primary contact for project activities, contributing to project status review sessions with internal management and customers to discuss cost, schedule, and performance.
• Establish project milestones, monitor adherence to processes and schedules, identify project risks, and manage risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in the development of contract proposals and modifications.
• Support internal and customer meetings, including preparation of presentation materials, content generation, meeting attendance for on-site integration, action item tracking, and post-meeting follow-up.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes professional and/or military experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management.
• Prior experience working with cross-functional organizations such as Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Field Operations, etc.
• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience/certification.
• The ability to obtain a security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications for the Principal Project Manager:

• Experience in risk/issue/opportunities (RIO) management.
• Scheduling expertise.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Previous experience with the TRIDENT II Launcher Subsystem and Support Equipment.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Salary Range: $78,700.00 - $118,100.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.