Sr. Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. 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 will 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 will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman's Corporate Chief Information Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking an innovative Information Systems Project Manager in our Baltimore, MD (BWI) location who will oversee and manage program tools, processes, and workflows.  This motivated individual will serve as the liaison between various IT, Cyber, Industrial Security, and Engineering stakeholders while managing integrated product team and program management initiatives.  The selected candidate will possess leadership skills, experience navigating through technical strategies, and thrive in an agile, fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Ensure all projects follow project management best practices by developing project plans, timelines, budgets, progress status, and ensure all projects are on schedule, on budget, with high quality or have a corrective action plan.

• Conduct analysis on business performance and generate artifacts and reports for program management staff and other senior leaders.

• Support asset management, financial management, change management, service desk, innovation, and customer satisfaction and procurement.

• Assist CIDO staff in following project management best practices.

• Identify and manage project risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies.

• Facilitate meetings and lead discussions across cross-functional and integrated product teams.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• Applicants must have an active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance within a period of time as determined by customer and/or program requirements; maintaining a SAP/SAR clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• Proven project management experience including planning, scheduling, and budgets.

• Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience using the following MS Office Suite tools: Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

• Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement experience.

• Candidate should have familiarity with technical solutions, infrastructure implementations, process/project documentation, and/or liaison interfacings for large enterprise organizations.

• Must have experience supporting strategic direction regarding IT products, processes, applications, and/or technologies

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or Network Engineering (or similar STEM related discipline) is preferred.

• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman business, government customers, and government programs.

• Understanding of Continuous Improvement concepts, processes, and tools.

• Ability to perform risk and opportunity analysis and prepare detailed cost and technical proposal estimates.

• Experience with Agile based practices and Lean Six Sigma methodology.

• Results-oriented team player, with the ability to handle a rapidly changing set of projects and priorities while maintaining a strong professional presence.

• Customer-focused with proven leadership and excellent communication skills, along with an ability to collaborate in a matrix organization.

• Broad background in IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity requirements, Business Applications, and IT operations.

• Familiarity with the Mission Systems business, government customers, and programs is a plus.

• Customer-focused with proven leadership and excellent communication skills with ability to drive cross functional teams to action when working in a matrix organization. 

• Entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to effectively challenge the status quo while providing innovative solutions to complex IT requirements.

 
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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.