Principal Information Systems Project Manager - 19882

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Information Systems Project Manager to oversee complex programs across engineering, software, IT/cyber and digital transformation in Huntsville, AL. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop execution plans, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery meeting technical requirements.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, strong EVMS/IMS/CAM experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Jira/Confluence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with Bachelor's; 3+ years with Masters; 1 year with PhD plus 4 years in lieu of degree
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with DoD Secret clearance
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering V-Life Cycle or SDLC
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint)
• Knowledgeable in Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Minimum 2 years of EVMS project experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale projects spanning Engineering, Software Engineering, IT/Cyber Operations and Digital Transformation
• Lead and direct project teams; prepare project execution plans
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting technical requirements
• Engage with senior leadership and manage resources across organizations
• Perform CAM tasks and Earned Value Management activities
• Support procurement, contracting, and risk management activities

Skills

Project management

EVMS

CAM

IMS

RIO management

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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 frontier 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. You will be expected to oversee large-scale, complex projects, covering, Engineering, Software Engineering, IT/Cyber Operations or Digital Transformation, from inception to completion, that span across multiple 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. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama. For your daily tasks and direction, you will report to your Assignment Manager.

Your Assignment Manager will expect you too effectively:

• Perform project management tasks and activities in projects covering: Engineering, Software Engineering, IT/Cyber Operations and Digital Transformation types of statements of work.
• 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 (i.e. PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, Jira management, ...) tasks/activities
• Perform or support in other tasks/activities required to meet contractual or programmatic requirements.

This role will be supporting PBACM digital manufacturing solutions and supporting PBACM capital expenditure projects - this position would also need experience on supporting capital expenditure projects and experience with global supply chain and procurement processes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Principal Information Systems Project Manager: 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 year with PhD an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of 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).
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in managing EVMS projects.

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: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.

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