Sr Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Sr. Principal Project Manager to lead supplier management strategies for the Tactical Fighters BU. You will coordinate with PMO, Global Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality to drive program execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 6–8+ years’ experience, ability to travel up to 25%, US citizenship, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience in supply chain, project management, or business management.
• Experience leading supplier management and program execution.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% and obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of supplier management strategies for the Tactical Fighters BU.
• Serve as primary liaison among PMO, Global Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to implement effective supplier management plans.
• Provide executive-level briefings on program status and risk mitigation.
• Own risk burndown plans and ensure milestones meet schedule and quality.

Skills

Project management

Supplier management

Risk mitigation

Executive briefings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Project Manager to join the AMS Supplier Management Execution team within the Supplier Quality Organization, supporting the Tactical Fighters Business Unit . This is an on-site role in Baltimore, MD and could require travel up to 25%.Position Summary/Responsibilities: The Senior Principal Project Manager must be a self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment. This position provides opportunities to interface with all levels of leadership in support of program execution. In this role, program and functional team coordination will be required.Key Responsibilities include and are not limited to the below.*Lead the development and execution of supplier management strategies for the Tactical Fighters BU.*Serve as the primary liaison among the Program Management Office (PMO), Global Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality organizations.*Coordinate cross-functionally to define and implement effective supplier management strategies, develop and execute supplier risk mitigation plans, and ensure supplier commitments are achieved.*Provide executive-level briefings on program status, challenges, and the effectiveness of supplier management plans.*Establish milestone objectives and manage performance to meet schedule and quality requirements.*Integrate supplier management activities into proposal development and ensure consistent execution across the sector.*Own the creation and execution of risk burndown plans, including RTG plans and SAMS assessments.#MPR #GSCCMPBasic Qualifications for Sr. Principal: **Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years in supply chain, project management, and/or business management or Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, project management, and/or business management *Project management experience in supplier management, program execution, and/or risk mitigation.*Ability to travel domestically up to 25%*US Citizenship *Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret ClearancePreferred Qualifications:*SAP*Experience leading cross functional teamsPrimary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00The 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.