Principal Information Systems Project Manager - 19470

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Information Systems Project Manager to lead complex programs in Roy, Utah, supporting the Sentinel Program. You will supervise cross-functional teams, ensure on-time, within-budget delivery, and drive execution plans with senior leadership.

Required is a DoD Secret clearance, strong systems engineering or SDLC background, and proficiency with Jira/Confluence and Microsoft Office. Relocation assistance may apply, with base salary range provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAM, EVM, IMS, and risk/issue/opportunity management.
• Ability to lead large-scale projects from inception to completion.
• U.S. Citizen with DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale, cross-functional projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare project execution plans and allocate resources effectively.
• Lead CAM, EVM, IMS, and RIO tasks and related procurement activities.
• Brief leadership and manage agile/DevOps activities and Jira/Confluence usage.

Skills

CAM tasks

Earned Value Mgmt

IMS scheduling

RIO management

Procurement management

Resource management

Agile/DevOps

Software tools delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Requirements

As Principal Information Systems Project Manager, you will report functionally to the SDS Engineering Functional Homeroom. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and support the Sentinel Program. You will be expected to oversee large-scale, complex projects from inception to completion that span across functional organizations. You will implement strategic project management practices, engage with senior leadership, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet technical requirements. In addition to leading and directing project teams, you will prepare project execution plans and identify appropriate technical and business resources. For your daily tasks and direction, you will report to your Assignment Manager. Your Assignment Manager will expect you too effectively:

• Perform or support in Control Account Manager (CAM) tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Earned Value Management tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Risk, Issue, Opportunity (RIO) tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Procurement, Purchasing, Supplier Management and/or Contracting tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Resource Management tasks/activities.
• Perform or support in Agile/DevOps (i.e. PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, Jira management, ...) tasks/activities
• Perform or support software/digital capabilities tools design, development and delivery.
• Perform or support in other tasks/activities required to meet contractual or programmatic requirements.

Basic Qualifications

Typical Minimum Education or Experience

• T03: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD, 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Must have knowledge/experience of Systems Engineering “V” Life Cycle, or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint).
• Must be knowledgeable in Atlassian Suite (i.e. Jira and Confluence).
• Must have knowledge/experience in projects related to Global Supply Chain, Design Engineering, SW Dev, IT Operations, Cyber, Data.
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Control Account Manager or Program Manager with robust Full Criteria Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience (labor, material, Subs, IWOs)
• Experience with risk and opportunity management
• Experience with contract actions and vehicles (i.e. CDRLS)
• Experience in briefing executive leadership
• Project Management Certification
• Agile Certification
• DAU Certification

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.