Principal Project Management

ngc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Principal Project Manager for Lifecycle Product Sustainment. You will oversee the operational aspects of ongoing projects, act as liaison among teams and management, and drive delivery against cost and schedule targets.

The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, strong communication, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration across DoD/government-related programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience managing projects in operations or logistics (cost, schedule, performance).
• Ability to drive results with minimal direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and liaise between management, team, and clients.
• Review project status, budgets, schedules and prepare status reports.
• Develop mechanisms to monitor progress and resolve issues with project managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years experience

Master’s Degree + 3+ years experience

Tools

Tableau

SAP ERP

MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/Project)

Job description

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, offering a broad portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and superior situational awareness to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) sector and the Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) is offering a unique opportunity for candidates to jump-start their careers in program management in the Project Management field, in a Principal Project Manager capacity for the Lifecycle Product Sustainment organization. This position will be located onsite in Salt Lake City, UT.

As a Principle Project Manager, you will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Review status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Be a high-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Have excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required.
• Have a demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a master’s degree and 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in managing projects in operations or logistics (i.e. cost, schedule, performance).
• Experience prioritizing and completing multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
• Experience influencing and driving results without direct authority of personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing Tableau.
• Experience supporting DoD/Government contracts.
• Global Customer service experience..
• Experience interpreting and using Database Analytics in decision making.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in lifecyle and sustainment product lines.
• Experience using SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Advanced level MS Office Software Suite experience with emphasis on MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages yourgrowth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you theflexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits includingEducation Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00The 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.