Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Project Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Ground Subsystems Support Contract (GSSC). This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do:
The selected candidate oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as the liaison between project management, planning, the project team, and line management. The Project Manager reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. They are responsible for assessing project issues and developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. The Project Manager develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients. Candidate will help drive execution and effectively communicate with upper-level leadership. You will interface across all elements and sub-elements within SEIT as well as coordinate with other program and Strategic Deterrence Systems (SDS) division leaders. Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards. Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories. Demonstrates skill and ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Able to communicate effectively at the highest levels. Viewed as expert in field within the corporation. Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness. Challenges are frequently unique, and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions. Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated with considerable latitude for independent judgment. Virtually self-supervisory. Decisions affect the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in failure to achieve goals critical to the major objectives of the organization.
Serves as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives.
The successful candidate will possess these qualifications:
Mentoring and influencing a team of project managers supporting functional teams by performing tactical day-to-day operations.
Managing staffing needs associated with scope of project, in coordination with program assignment managers.
Review status of projects and budget, manage schedules, assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objective.
Evaluate and report health metrics for the IPT.
Developing mechanisms for monitoring and reporting project progress and for intervention and problem solving with senior management and managers.
Analyzing performance metrics to drive leader decisions on execution of scope under their purview.
Coordinate and manage efforts surrounding key program events.
Developing Strategy, Vision, and Roadmap for key Milestones supporting SET.
Collaborating across multiple Segments and Elements to inform leaders of proper contract execution.
Performing work related to planning, monitoring, and controlling work scope within your assigned program area.
Coordinate and prepare executive and customer presentations.
Facilitate large scale conferences or working groups.
Coordinate and track preparation and submission of contract and other data deliverables to the customer.
Regular day-to-day contact with Segment and/or Function Leadership.
Coordinates with the integration team on day-to-day activities. Resolves complex process issues.
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:
12 Years experience with Bachelors; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Year with PhD; or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP).
Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
Capable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review.
Ability to provide and implement solutions to advanced problems which require ingenuity and innovation.
Proven track record of creating cutting edge concepts, techniques, and industry standards that are adopted across multiple teams or projects.
Recognized within the corporation as a go-to authority for critical decisions or technical guidance.
Demonstrated contributions to the organization’s knowledge base, and frequent consultation on high stakes projects.
Proven track record of making high stakes decisions that align with long range goals.
Demonstrated track record/ experience in project management/ execution and closeout.
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Acted as the organization’s primary consultant and external spokesperson on high impact matters including key policies, programs, capabilities, or long-range strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, customers, and executives.
Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level.
Preferred Qualifications:
PMP Certification.
6 years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
In scope active DoD Secret clearance.
Experience with Project Management.
Proficient in using the Atlassian Suite of tools (Confluence and Jira).
Schedule management, budget management, customer management, risk management, and performance management.
Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.
Experience with establishing Strategy, Roadmap, Vision artifacts.
Experience working within a multi-team environment.
Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
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.