2025 Associate Project Management - Plymouth MN

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join their innovative Defense Systems Sector. This role offers the opportunity to manage cutting-edge R&D and manufacturing projects, ensuring technical requirements are met while fostering customer relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a problem-solving mindset and experience in project management, with proficiency in essential tools such as MS Office and SharePoint. Join a dynamic team that values intellectual curiosity and diversity, and contribute to projects that shape the future of defense technology. If you're ready to take on challenges and make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM or related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in project management and technology development.

Responsibilities

• Manage R&D/Manufacturing projects ensuring technical requirements are met.
• Participate in program planning and risk management.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Technology Development

Manufacturing Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Office Tools

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Requisition ID: R10188599

• Category: Program Management

• Location: Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Project Manager. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Plymouth, MN.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Armament Systems/Combat Systems organization/business unit and will report directly to the Terrain Shaping Obstacles Portfolio Manager. This role will involve managing one or more R&D/Manufacturing projects in the portfolio to ensure all technical requirements are met and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.

Roles & Responsibilities: The selected candidate will participate in all phases of project and program management including program planning, program reviews with internal stakeholders and customers, and risk management. The candidate will have a problem-solving mindset and work closely with the program team to drive action items to closure.

Basic Qualifications:

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s) from an accredited institution.

• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math), Business, or related degree.

• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

• Experience in technology development, project management, and/or manufacturing.

• Experienced user of MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams, and/or SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.

• Experience in Operations and Projects.

• Expert user of MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams, and/or SharePoint.

Salary Range: $58,400-$87,600

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit.

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.