Principal/Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE 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.The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Technical Services Project Manager to support the Microelectronics Products & Services (MPS) Organization in Linthicum, MD, Apopka, FL, or Manhattan Beach, CA.
The NGMC's semiconductor foundries, packaging capabilities, and test lines offer unique solutions that support a range of production microelectronics and provide leading-edge technology development. The MPS team acts as the commercial storefront for the NGMC and manages everything from proposals to contract execution for external customers.
This role will report to an MPS Program Manager to support the organization as a Project Manager. The focus will be both proposal and execution support, as well as operations projects supporting the MPS organization.
Position Summary/Responsibilities:
The Technical Services Project Manager must be a self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment and can take initiative with little direction. This Project Manager position provides exposure opportunities with leaders in the NGMC Division as well as across functional departments within the company. In this role, close customer and functional interface will be required to successfully manage and mitigate program risk. Additional responsibilities include and are not limited to the below.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of external contracts
• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Develop new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
• Lead and direct cross-functional teams to meet program & proposal cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Measure and report program performance
• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
• Create, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
• Manage suppliers to meet program objectives.
• Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules
Develop, plan, and schedule proposals in a team environment in response to customer requests
Coordinate internal comprehensive reviews of proposal cost and pricing
Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with RFP specifications.
Analyze data such as direct labor hours, past performance, costs of previous procurements, Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and/or comparison to similar items/scope
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• Travel Approximately 15%
*This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. This is not a Manager position.*
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Technical Services Project Manager or Senior Principal Technical Services Project Manager.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Technical Services Project Manager:
Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years; Master's degree with 3+ years; PhD with 1 year relevant experience supporting U.S. Government or commercial contracts and customers
Project management experience in engineering, finance, logistics, operations, or supply chain/subcontracts management.
Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management and individual contributors.
Ability to travel domestically as required.
Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills
Advanced MS Office Suite and MS Project skills
US Citizenship required
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Technical Services Project Manager:
Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years; Master's degree; 6+ years; PhD with 4 years relevant experience supporting U.S. Government or commercial contracts and customers
Project management experience in engineering, finance, logistics, operations, or supply chain/subcontracts management.
Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management and individual contributors.
Ability to travel domestically as required.
Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills
Advanced MS Office Suite and MS Project skills
US Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and as a cost account manager (CAM).
Experience working with Basis of Estimate (BOE) and analyzing BOE quality
* Experience in Semiconductor production or Advanced Packaging
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $213,400.00The 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.
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Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
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- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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