Principal Project Management

ngc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Project Management Program Integrator for the Triton Program Integration Team, based in Rancho Bernardo, CA. You will oversee operational aspects of projects and act as a bridge between program management and IPTs, driving reporting, staffing, and enterprise operations.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, potentially embed in Triton Areas, and advance with PM tools and IMF frameworks while advancing company objectives and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting.
• Must be able to obtain a US Government Secret clearance or higher (with background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between program management and integrated product teams.
• Work side by side with the Enterprise Program Integration Manager on program reporting, staffing management, enterprise operations, and may be assigned to special projects.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

This position is for the role of a Principal Project Management Program Integrator. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse organization of project integrators within the Triton Program Integration Team. The position will be based in our Rancho Bernardo, CA

The candidate is responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as the liaison between program management and integrated product teams. This individual contributor will work side by side with the Enterprise Program Integration Manager on program reporting, staffing management, enterprise operations, and may be assigned to special projects. As required, this role may also be embedded in one of the Triton Program Areas, Development, Production, or Sustainment.

Overseas and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews 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. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):

Knowledge of project management and program integration and associated PM tools. General understanding of integrated management framework and program management process and procedures. Adherence to existing NG processes and demonstrates ability to understand processes and apply them. Demonstrates ability to perform projects with moderate supervision.

Organized, engaged and can work within a team.

• Ability to grasp problems and assist with developing solutions – have the understanding to ask the right questions
• Understands prioritization and can plan work accordingly – work is reviewed for overall accuracy
• Impact
• Contributes to the completion of program objectives and goals
• Ability to work with internal personnel as a team and take direction from senior team members. Assist with presentations and can make presentations to a small group

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting; OR Master's degree with 3 years of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting; OR Ph.D. with 1 year of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting.
• Must be able to obtain a US Government Secret clearance or higher (with background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active secret or top secret clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years)
• Experience in data analysis, property management, and/or inventory management
• SAP experience
• Understanding of the Integrated Management Framework (IMF)
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership
• Aerospace and/or Defense Industry Experience
• SharePoint experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including:

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• 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.

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.