Northrop Grumman (Corporate)
Principal Project Management / Sr Principal Project Management
Northrop Grumman (Corporate), San Diego, California, United States, 92101
Principal Project Manager/Senior Principal Project Manager
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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Principal Project Manager/Senior Principal Project Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As a Project Management Professional, you will support program execution efforts within the Advanced Technology Development Center with a particular emphasis on refining program strategic frameworks. This position is a key interface between the Program Management Office and the broader program team to ensure alignment with customer requirements and internal program goals. The candidate should be a self-starter and will support programmatic, integration and staffing solutions at multiple echelons throughout a program organized around an Integrated Product Team construct. This position is located in Rancho Bernardo or El Segundo, CA. Roles and Responsibilities Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison between program management, planning and program analysis Analyze processes and provide guidance and direction to implement process improvements to increase program execution efficiency Manage high visibility / high impact projects with direct impact to program success Establish, manage, and track milestones, roadmaps, inter- and intra-program dependencies, and ensure adherence to master plans and schedules Support the various internal and external program reviews throughout the organization Conduct regular meetings with the team to discuss issues, concerns, and resolution Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. The preferred schedule is a 9-80 schedule. Occasional travel may be required. Basic Qualifications Principal Project Management: Bachelor's Degree and 5 years; OR a master's degree and 3 years; OR a PhD and 1 years of related experience as defined below. Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in: project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions. Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project). Active in-Scope, DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Project Management: Bachelor's Degree and 8 years; OR a master's degree and 6 years; OR a PhD and 4 years of related experience as defined below. Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in: project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions. Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project). Active in-Scope, DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs Preferred Qualifications: Current applicable SAP access Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to include project/analysis lead experience. Project integration experience Experience in SCIF environments Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, and/or Jira Proven leadership abilities to manage, coordinate, and oversee multi-disciplinary teams located in numerous geographical locations. Must be highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and a skilled communicator. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with diverse teams. Demonstrated ability to use databases efficiently to gather data and analyze reports.
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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Principal Project Manager/Senior Principal Project Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As a Project Management Professional, you will support program execution efforts within the Advanced Technology Development Center with a particular emphasis on refining program strategic frameworks. This position is a key interface between the Program Management Office and the broader program team to ensure alignment with customer requirements and internal program goals. The candidate should be a self-starter and will support programmatic, integration and staffing solutions at multiple echelons throughout a program organized around an Integrated Product Team construct. This position is located in Rancho Bernardo or El Segundo, CA. Roles and Responsibilities Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison between program management, planning and program analysis Analyze processes and provide guidance and direction to implement process improvements to increase program execution efficiency Manage high visibility / high impact projects with direct impact to program success Establish, manage, and track milestones, roadmaps, inter- and intra-program dependencies, and ensure adherence to master plans and schedules Support the various internal and external program reviews throughout the organization Conduct regular meetings with the team to discuss issues, concerns, and resolution Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. The preferred schedule is a 9-80 schedule. Occasional travel may be required. Basic Qualifications Principal Project Management: Bachelor's Degree and 5 years; OR a master's degree and 3 years; OR a PhD and 1 years of related experience as defined below. Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in: project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions. Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project). Active in-Scope, DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Project Management: Bachelor's Degree and 8 years; OR a master's degree and 6 years; OR a PhD and 4 years of related experience as defined below. Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in: project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions. Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project). Active in-Scope, DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs Preferred Qualifications: Current applicable SAP access Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to include project/analysis lead experience. Project integration experience Experience in SCIF environments Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, and/or Jira Proven leadership abilities to manage, coordinate, and oversee multi-disciplinary teams located in numerous geographical locations. Must be highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and a skilled communicator. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with diverse teams. Demonstrated ability to use databases efficiently to gather data and analyze reports.