Principal/Sr Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Principal Project Management/Senior Principal Project Management professional to lead all phases of the program lifecycle, from proposal through execution and closeout. This 100% on-site role requires strong leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and disciplined cost/schedule management in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's with 5+ years (or higher) in PM/Global Supply Chain, SAP/MRP/ERP experience, and advanced

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience in PM/Program Management or Global Supply Chain.
• Experience with SAP, MRP or ERP systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, team, and line management.
• Reviews project status and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity and client-satisfaction goals.
• Assists in developing solutions to complex problems using established precedents.
• Represents the organization as a prime contact on projects and supports proposals and execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP

SAP MES

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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’s Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Principal Project Management/Senior Principal Project Management professional to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.This position will be located in 100% on-site in Palmdale, CA. This role is unable to support telework.The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment and will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. The selected candidate will be able support diverse work assignments and effectively collaborate with the GSC team. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and teammate who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This selected candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from proposal development through execution and contract closeout. Primary responsibilities require support of all functions across the supply chain for a particular work scope, including but not limited to: Requirements and Planning, Supplier Management, Business Management, Supplier Manufacturing Engineering Logistics.Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line managementReviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reportsAssesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectivesAssists in the development of solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.Performs fairly complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectivesRepresents organization as a prime contact on projects. May develop and deliver presentationsTechnical Skills:Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Project (scheduling)SAP experienceBasic Qualifications (Level 3):Must have Bachelors with 5 years of experience, Masters with 3 years of experience or PhD with 1 years of experienceExperience must be in one or more of the following: Project Management, Program Management or Global Supply ChainExperience with SAP, MRP, ERP or related software systemExperience in Microsoft Office SuiteBasic Qualifications (Level 4):Must have Bachelors with 8 years of experience, Masters with 6 years of experience or PhD with 4 years of experienceExperience must be in one or more of the following: Project Management, Program Management or Global Supply ChainExperience with SAP, MRP, ERP or related software systemExperience in Microsoft Office SuitePreferred QualificationsStrong analytical and problem‑solving skillsExperience with supplier managementDemonstrated communication skills with the ability to present information in an organized and effective mannerAdvanced knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems and complex data analysisExperience interpreting engineering drawingsExperience supporting proposal activities (roles and responsibilities)Experience with SAP MES or similar manufacturing execution systemsMaterial management experiencePrimary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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.