Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Project Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel Program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do:
The selected candidate will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves 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.
Responsibilities:
Ability to support integrated product teams in identifying Government Information and Property requirements, developing solutions, and obtaining joint Gov/NG/Supplier agreements.
Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Giver/Receiver Web Tool and Business Management Scheduling tools.
Act as NG focal point for joint Gov/NG Government Information and Property meetings.
Ability to go on Hill Air Force base to meet with Government and team personnel.
Be able to uphold the Giver/Receiver governance process and procedures.
Maintain and develop actionable metrics for Giver/Receivers.
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; master's degree and 3 years’ experience; PhD and 1 years’ experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.)
At least 3 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
Demonstrated track record/ experience in project management/ execution and closeout.
Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management principles
Capable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
Preferred Qualifications:
PMP Certification
Firm understanding and application of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations.
Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level.
Experience with establishing Strategy, Roadmap, Vision artifacts.
Demonstrated experience using SAP, Windows software packages, Atlassian Tool Suite, and other electronic databases.
Proficient in Agile Development.
2 years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
A successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and management experience.
Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Giver/Receiver Web Tool and Business Management Scheduling tools.
Experience working with the government with property, facilities, data, and or software.