Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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 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 defense sector is seeking a Principal (Level 3) project manager which reports to our armament systems team. This role will sit on-site at our Mesa, AZ facility.
What you'll get to do:
Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
Responsibilities (but are not limited to):

Support Program Manager with leading all phases of the program life cycle: proposal development, startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout)

Support Program Manager with leading cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives

Prepare and deliver presentations to customers and program stakeholders

Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions

Support the Program Manager with pre-proposal and proposal activity, including the draft and review of specifications, scope of work, and financial requirements of the contract

Manage program deliverables to ensure on-time compliance

Support the Program Manager in managing risks and opportunities such as allocation of resources, modification of schedule, or revision of contractual specifications and work with the Functions, Program Office, and Customer on resolution

Identify and respond to customer needs to support Program Growth and Opportunities

Prepare content for Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and EACs

Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards

Plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that only required work is performed

Manage Government Furnished Equipment supplied property or information

Desired Attributes:

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage a project team daily and communicate effectively with leadership regarding program status and escalations

Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with a positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers and stakeholders within the organization

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree & 5 years of related experience, OR a Masters degree & 3 years of related experience, OR a PhD & 1 year of related experience

Demonstrated Project Management knowledge and experience

Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate with cross functional teams internally and with customers externally