Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a experienced Sr Principal Project Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package
What You’ll Get To Do:
The selected candidate will provide project management support to the Systems Engineering Strategy and Technical Assessment (SESTA) team. The candidate will review status of projects and budget, manage schedules and prepare status reports, assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. The selected candidate will also develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress.
Responsibilities include but not be limited to:
Support Program Management activities to ensure cost and schedule objectives are met; support program status efforts including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking and Control Account Management (CAM) activities.
Act as coordinator of special projects, following up on pending details, coordinating activities, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Contribute to developing new concepts, techniques, and standards; serve as the organization’s subject matter expert; perform complex tasks with demonstrated skill; and communicate technical approaches and findings clearly and effectively.
Develops innovative solutions to complex problems, applying ingenuity while ensuring each solution aligns with organizational objectives.
Execute complex assignments independently with minimal direction, exercising broad latitude to define objectives and determine appropriate approaches.
Make decisions that have long lasting impact on the organization’s direction, ensuring outcomes that avoid costly resource waste and protect customer satisfaction.
Consults with management and serves as the organization’s external spokesperson on major policy, plan, and objective matters, advising senior leadership and customers.
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:
8 Years with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD. 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
At least 4 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).
3 years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
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.
A successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and management experience.