Sr. Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Principal Project Manager to join their innovative team. This role involves overseeing project operations, managing schedules, and ensuring quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong project management skills. With opportunities for remote work and travel, this position offers a dynamic work atmosphere where your contributions will shape the future of aerospace and defense. Join a company that values intellectual curiosity and teamwork, and be part of a legacy of technological advancements.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in production or operations.
• Proficiency in MS Project and MS Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational aspects of ongoing projects and liaise with teams.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and resolving issues.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Project Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA Center of Excellence where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Mission Assurance Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

This position is based out of Palmdale, CA however the position may consider applicants who can work remotely with the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Roles and Responsibilities

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of project management experience and/or experience in a production or operations environment, a Master's Degree with 6 years of project management experience and/or experience in a production or operations environment or a PhD with 4 years of project management experience and/or experience in a production or operations environment

• Proficiency in MS Project and MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate or similar

• Aerospace and/or Defense industry Experience

• Experience working in a fast paced manufacturing / Assembly line setting

Salary Range: $103,200.00 - $154,800.00

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.