Project Manager level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead a portfolio of capital projects in a manufacturing environment at Promontory, UT. The role focuses on cost, schedule, safety, and quality across diverse installations.

The candidate will coordinate across engineering, maintenance, production, and procurement, manage budgets, and present forecasts to leadership. Level 3/4 with required PM experience and security clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience OR Master's with 3 years OR PhD with 1 year.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget forecasts.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, production, and procurement teams to align objectives and timelines.
• Identify milestones, critical paths, and risks, and develop contingency plans.
• Facilitate regular meetings to communicate progress and issues.
• Oversee installation from start to finish, ensuring safety and schedule compliance.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior management.

Skills

PM methodologies

Risk management

Gantt charts

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Gantt charts

Project management software

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 Promontory, UT.

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

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

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

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