Information Systems Project Manager 3/4

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); In loco; USD 114.000 - 171.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Information Systems Project Manager to oversee deployment initiatives on-site. You will manage cost, schedule, and performance, coordinating with the PMO and multiple teams to keep projects on track and aligned with customer expectations.

Candidates should have advanced degrees with relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Proficiency in MS Office, TRIO, and ServiceNow is preferred; we offer flexible work arrangements

Competenze

• Master’s degree with 3–6 years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor’s with 5–8 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret clearance and access to Special Program as a condition of continued employment
• Experience leading multiple project assignments
• Experience with project management tools and presenting project data to stakeholders
• Experience working with an integrated team including program manager, functional managers, and customers
• Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, MS Project), TRIO, and ServiceNow

Mansioni

• Oversee deployment project operations and liaise between PMO and project teams
• Manage cost, schedule, and performance of tasks and projects
• Review project budgets, schedules, and status reports
• Develop resolutions to meet productivity and client-satisfaction goals
• Monitor progress and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery
• Gather requirements across teams to support program SOW
• Develop spend plans and track actuals vs. plan
• Communicate with customers and resources to support IT services delivery
• Prepare and deliver status reports and executive briefings
• Present project status including cost and funding and risks
• Lead team meetings and coordinate cross-functional collaboration
• Support license lifecycle management and engineering tools demand
• Adapt quickly in changing environments
• Learn new processes and technical information quickly

Conoscenze

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Strumenti

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

MS Project

TRIO

ServiceNow

Descrizione del lavoro

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking an Information Systems Project Manager to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Palmdale, CA location.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee operational aspects of ongoing (deployment) projects and act as liaison between the Program Management Office and project teams.

• Effectively manage the cost, schedule, and performance of all tasks, activities, and/or projects/products assigned.

• Review status of projects and budgets, managing schedules, and preparing status reports.

• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.

• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with stakeholders, including internal and external customers.

• Gather requirements and work across multiple teams to support program SOW.

• Develop spend plans; track actuals vs. plan.

• Continuously communicate with customers, stakeholders, and all resources to support the delivery of all IT services or products assigned.

• Prepare and deliver status reports, meeting minutes, and executive briefings to Program Managers, sector executives, and customers.

• Create and present project status, including overall status, cost, schedule, current project funding status, and identifying possible risk.

• Project integration experience, including strong written and verbal communication; work well with cross-functional and diverse groups; presentation skills; and working with senior leadership.

• Facilitate effective staff meetings with focused agendas.

• Manage execution across the team, including task tracking and customer engagement.

• Lead regular meetings with the team to discuss issues, concerns, and resolution.

• Support CIDO management with Engineering Tools demand, utilization, and standardized processes for license lifecycle management.

• Possess the ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment.

• Be able to organize and execute tasks well and to a level of completion that creates value given vague success criteria.

• Have a positive attitude and be able to overcome obstacles well.

• Able to learn new processes and technical information quickly.

This position may filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience is required

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret level security clearance and associated access to Special Program as a condition of continued employment

• Experience leading multiple project assignments

• Experience with project management tools and presenting project data like status, risk, and deliverables to key stakeholders

• Experience working with an integrated team, including but not exclusive to the program manager, functional managers, and customers

• Working experience utilizing tools such as MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, MS Project), TRIO, and Service Now to effectively manage projects

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience is required

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret level security clearance and associated access to Special Program as a condition of continued employment

• Experience leading multiple project assignments

• Experience with project management tools and presenting project data like status, risk, and deliverables to key stakeholders

• Experience working with an integrated team, including but not exclusive to the program manager, functional managers, and customers

• Working experience utilizing tools such as MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, MS Project), TRIO, and Service Now to effectively manage projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• Active Secret, Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph

• Understanding of budgets and financial cycles within Northrop Grumman

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.