Principal Project Manager (OCONUS Site Lead)

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Principal Project Manager (OCONUS Site Lead) to oversee operations supporting military systems. This role requires extensive travel (up to 75%) to various locations, including hazardous sites. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in maintenance and logistics, alongside significant experience in project management and military systems. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams and servicing military systems.
• Proficient in managing logistics for technical operations.
• Ability to perform demanding physical tasks on naval equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations and oversee a team of contractors.
• Maintain schedules and coordinate efforts across departments.
• Facilitate maintenance tasks both onshore and abroad.

Skills

Preventative and corrective maintenance

Equipment logistics

Technical manuals

Project management techniques

Collaboration and communication

Education

Associate's Degree + 7 years experience or Bachelor's Degree + 5 years experience

Tools

Logistics management software

Quality control inspection tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 75% 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as Principal Project Manager (OCONUS Site Lead) for deployment to hazardous and nonhazardous duty locations.

While this OCONUS (Outside the Continental U.S.) position reports to the Port Hueneme, CA Field Engineering office, the candidate can be based anywhere in the USA, with no relocation required. However, it requires extensive travel (up to 75%) to classified/restricted, hazardous and nonhazardous duty locations, including multi-month overseas deployments. A US home of record is required.

What You’ll get to Do

As Site Lead, you will be responsible for the implementation of standard processes, planning and control practices supporting the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Package Design, Engineering, Production and Sustainment (DEP&S) Program.

In addition, you will support the operations of the Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF), specifically the Ship Support Facilities (SSF) in our Middle Eastern and Asian forward operating sites. This support includes facilitating maintenance on Surface Warfare (SUW), Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) and Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Modules (MMs) both ashore and installed on LCS Class Ships. While operating overseas, you will also be the senior contractor on site addressing everything from base access requests, to facility support needs based on the direction of the Government lead.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Site lead for a combined staff of Northrop Grumman and subcontract personnel. Follows department procedures and assists in implementing policies that affect the team, including providing feedback to leadership regarding individual performance.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships and liaise with other organizations within the Northrop Grumman Corporation, our vendor base and NAVSEA enterprises to develop and deliver comprehensive schedules and project plans/tasks.
• Maintain solid working relationships with government, military and staff assisting with schedule development, preparing correspondence and reports of a technical nature and other duties as required supporting a collaborative team process.
• Ensure that major projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across functional groups including training, operations, material, and quality.
• Utilize numerous project management techniques and tools to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.
• Prepare and submit metrics, upcoming schedules and milestone status as part of weekly report.
• Project plan and forecast of work, as well as support of embark, debark and test events.
• Oversee and direct logistics support, material readiness, safety, and configuration efforts for Navy assets in multiple geographical locations.
• Generate, assign work and lead all personnel in/around shop operation areas.
• Conduct and report on technical review of work packages.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and a minimum of 7 years related experience or Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in the preventative and corrective maintenance of military systems and equipment, serving as lead technician, logistician, or repair team supervisor.
• Experience with equipment logistics, technical manuals, oversee parts ordering system, quality control inspections.
• Knowledge of MFOM/AWN Job Development and Management (or equivalent USN maintenance system).
• Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work, to include working in tight, restricted access quarters onboard a US Navy warship, climbing 20 ft ladders and standing for long periods of time on a Navy ship or pier.
• Must be willing to travel (up to 75%) to classified/restricted, hazardous and nonhazardous duty locations, including multi-month overseas deployments.
• Must have US Citizenshipand at minimum an interim DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Supervisor's knowledge of the LCS Class MM program.
• Knowledge of and experience with working within the LCS/MM programmatic and operational management environment (i.e., experience working within the NAVSEA PMS 420/505 and LCSRON community).
• Experience in embarking/debarking LCS Class MPs.
• Supervisory experience relative to maintenance and logistics.
• Experience in Navy maintenance to include Ship’s Maintenance and Material Management (3M), Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance and loading and unloading equipment from Navy ships.

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00 The 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.