Principal / Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Technical Services Project Manager to support the Columbia Dreadnought Launcher Program in Sunnyvale, CA. The role requires coordinating with multiple stakeholders and leading project teams in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have a STEM degree, DoD security clearance eligibility, and strong program management experience. This position offers competitive salary ranges and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 3+ years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Experience in manufacturing/production environment and program/project management.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Ops).

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages operational aspects of ongoing projects and liaises with PM, planning, and line management.
• Reviews project status and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity and quality goals.
• Monitors progress and coordinates with managers and clients for problem solving.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree (Advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAM software

EVMS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
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 Mission Systems sector is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management to support the Columbia Dreadnought Launcher Program (CDLP) located in Sunnyvale, CA. This leadership position will report to CDLP Deputy Production Program Manager.
The successful candidate should have experience working with teams, effective communication skills, and the ability to schedule work plans to meet scheduled commitments. He/she must also have the ability to work in a manufacturing environment and adhere to safety and safe shop practices; and the ability to adapt and work independently to meet short term requests and provide reporting on multiple programs to a variety of customers with limited supervision.
Additional Responsibilities Include

• Oversees 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
• Duties include setting and meeting sales objectives; monitoring costs, tracking material consumption, replenishments and interplant shop orders; and ensuring the program performance meets the terms and conditions of the contract
• Customer interface extends to external and internal customers: responding to customer inquiries, providing customized status reports, acting as liaison between the Logistics Programs and Manufacturing Operations to ensure the timely repair and return of government assets and material
• May facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, and problem resolution
• High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others

This position can be filled at a principal or senior principal level.
Basic Qualifications: Principal Technical Services Project Management

• Bachelors degree (STEM Related) with 5 years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 3 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools
• Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and production environment
• Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
• Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.)

Basic Qualifications: Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management

• Bachelors degree (STEM Related) with 8 years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 6 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools
• Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and production environment
• Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
• Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret level security clearance
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings
• Technical background
• Experience in proposal roles and responsibilities a plus
• Experience with CAM Responsibilities and EVMS knowledge
• Operational and sustainment repair support experience
• Material management experience
• Vendor and logistics/supply chain experience
• BS in Business, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
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 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.