PROJECT MANAGER / PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10175279 * Category: Program Management * Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America * Clearance Type: Secret * Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position * Shift: Days (United States of America) * Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time * Positions Available: 1At 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 Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Solutions (LMDS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Project Manager - 2 / Principal Project Manager - 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL. Position Overview: The Project Manager / Principal Project Manager will join the Missile Defense Solutions (MDS) Team to work on the Gound-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon Systems (GWS) Program. Responsibilities will include ensuring the team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You will demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer's needs. You will craft and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results. This is highly dynamic, interactive position which will require you to interact with numerous stakeholders including program management, business management, engineering, and the customer. Outstanding organizational and leadership skills are essential to succeed in this role. Essential Functions: * Build relationships with program managers and functional staff to enable success in achieving portfolio goals / objectives * SharePoint administration, design, development, maintenance and linkage to OU and Functional sites * Liaise with the communications team to share information within the BU * Support the MDS leadership team and Operational Efficiency team to establish and track activities in an Agile environment * Interface with leadership for collaboration on processes, procedures, metrics
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. Basic Qualifications: This requisition may be filled at a Project Manager / Principal Project Manager level. Basic Qualifications for Project Manager and Principal Project Manager: Project Manager - Level 2: * Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of Project Management experience and/or Master's Degree and 0-2 years of Project Management experience.
Principal Project Manager - Level 3: * Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of Project Management experience and/or Master's Degree and 3 years of Project Management experience; or a PhD and 1 year of Project Management Experience. * Basic Understanding of the Integrated Management Framework (IMF) * Proven success in supporting multiple process improvement teams/activities across programs or disciplines * Ability to organize, prioritize and self-manage a variety of activities and projects simultaneously * Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Experience in document development and knowledge management * Excellent communication and presentation skills including presenting to senior leadership * Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs * Applicants must have a current in-scope DoD issued Secret Security Clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in the development and sustainment of Technical Publications/Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and Training products. * Previous Project Management and Logistics experience. * Experience with formal Risk Management including tools and Risk Management process * PMP Certification * Proficiency working with MS Project * Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and AGILE * Lean / Six-Sigma / Process Improvement training or certification * Experience working in the Defense IndustrySalary Range: $68,800 - $103,200
Salary Range 2: $84,600 - $127,000
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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