Project Manager level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead cost and schedule across diverse projects in Tooling, Facilities and Maintenance Engineering in Bacchus, Utah.

The role emphasizes coordinating with multiple stakeholders, managing timelines, and ensuring seamless integration of new equipment into operations, with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience OR Master’s with 3 years OR PhD with 1 year.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance.
• 3+ years in PM methodologies and tools including Gantt charts and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, resources and budgets.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, production and procurement teams.
• Identify milestones, critical paths and risks; develop contingency plans.
• Oversee the installation process, ensuring safety and technical compliance.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses and ensure cost‑effective solutions.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts; present to senior management as needed.
• Approve invoices, change orders and other project financial documents.
• Conduct Post Project Reviews and capture lessons learned.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies; implement corrective actions to stay on track.
• Execute large capital projects in manufacturing and drive teams to milestones.

Skills

Project Management

Gantt charts

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (PM/Engineering)

Master’s degree (PM/Engineering)

Tools

PM software tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal Project Manager/ Sr. Principal Project Manager – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Bacchus, Utah.

The Principal Project Manager Level 3 or a Senior Principal Project Manager Level 4 will be responsible for cost and schedule across diverse projects within Tooling, Facilities and Maintenance Engineering. This role requires a strong background in project management, engineering, and construction. With a focus on executing our strategic plan within a portfolio of complex projects in accordance with safety and quality standards. The successful candidates will coordinate with multiple stakeholders, manage project timelines, and ensure seamless integration of new equipment into existing operations.

In This Job, You Will

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget forecasts, for a portfolio of diverse projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, production, and procurement teams to ensure alignment of project objectives and timelines
• Identify project milestones, critical paths, and potential risks, and develop contingency plans to address them.
• Facilitate regular meetings and communications to keep all parties informed of project progress, changes and issues.
• Oversee the installation process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards and project timelines.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions are implemented throughout the project.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts and present them to senior management as needed.
• Approve invoices, change orders, and other project related financial documents.
• Conduct Post Project Reviews with all parties to document lessons learned and provide continuous improvements for future projects.
• Proactively identify potential project risks and issues and develop strategies to mitigate or resolve them.
• Implement corrective actions as necessary to keep the project on track.
• Executing large Capital projects in a manufacturing environment and driving project teams to achieve milestones.
• Other duties as assigned

This position’s standard work schedule is 4/10 or a 9/80, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• 3 years of experience in Project Management methodologies and tools, including Gantt charts, project management software systems and risk management

Basic Qualifications For Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• 5 years of experience in Project Management methodologies and tools, including Gantt charts, project management software systems and risk management

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or other relevant project management certification is preferred.
• Experience with large-scale equipment installations in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for equipment installation in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with presentations to leadership, executives
• Facilities or construction project experience

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $113,000.00 - $138,000.00

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 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.