Principal Information Systems Project Manager - 19471

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Roy, Utah seeks a Principal Information Systems Project Manager to oversee large-scale programs from inception to completion. You will lead cross-functional teams, prepare execution plans, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery meeting technical requirements, reporting to the SDS Engineering Functional Homeroom.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance, strong program management skills, and experience with EVMS, IMS, and risk management. Sentinel program involvement is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering V Life Cycle or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Atlassian tools (Jira & Confluence).
• Ability to lead large, cross-functional projects and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Perform or support CAM tasks and Earned Value Management activities.
• Perform or support Integrated Master Schedule tasks and risk, issue, opportunity management.
• Oversee procurement, purchasing, supplier management, and contracting tasks.
• Manage resources and drive Agile/DevOps activities (PI Planning, backlog refinement, Jira).
• Contribute to software/digital capabilities design, development, and delivery.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Atlassian Suite

SDLC knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

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.

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

• 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 Manufacturing, Production, 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.