Principal Project Management Level 3

ngc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

Excellent benefits

401K matching

Work-life balance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Principal Project Manager (Level 3) to oversee ongoing projects, liaise across teams, and drive schedules and budgets. The role requires independent work, high-level requirements derivation, and collaboration with leadership in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's with PM experience (or a Master’s with fewer years), strong MS Office skills, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of project management or a Master’s with 3+ years.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Experience preparing and presenting to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manages/Facilitates Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management.
• Maintains program rhythm and associated calendars.
• Develops/maintains PDDs, CWBS, and PMPs.
• Integrates, controls, and manages program and product requirements.
• Analyzes issues and develops resolutions to meet goals.
• Monitors progress and coordinates with managers and clients.
• Coordinates with customers, teams and suppliers.
• Identifies opportunities to save cost or schedule.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in project management

PMP certification

DoD Secret clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Principal Project Management (Level 3) to join our team! This position will be located on site in Melbourne, Florida.

The Principal Project Management (Level 3) will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. The candidate will review status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. This Principal Project Manager (Level 3) should be able to work independently with little oversight and be able to receive requirements at a high level and derive lower-level requirements as required. The selected candidate should possess leadership skills and should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manages/Facilitates Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management

• Manages program rhythm and associated calendars

• Develops/maintains Program Definition Documents (PDDs), Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS), and other Program Management Plans (PMPs)

• Integrate, control, and manage program and product requirements

• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives

• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress, for intervention, and problem solving with project managers, functional managers, line managers, and clients.

• Coordinate with internal and external customers, integrated product teams, and suppliers

• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions

• Work under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives

• Actively work with Leadership to ensure success of the program

• Identify Opportunities to save cost and/or schedule to bring more value to our customer and improve performance

• Technical data package analysis

• Non-technical requirements management

• Program Resource Management

Basic Qualifications (Principal Project Manager):

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of project management or similar experience OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of project management or similar experience
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Experience preparing and presenting presentations
• Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret security clearance and be able to attain program specific accesses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in project management or similar degree field
• PMP certification
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

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.