RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management to support the Columbia Dreadnought Launcher Program (CDLP) located in Sunnyvale, CA. This leadership position will report to CDLP Deputy Production Program Manager.
Job Summary
The successful candidate should have experience working with teams, effective communication skills, and the ability to schedule work plans to meet scheduled commitments. He/she must also have the ability to work in a manufacturing environment and adhere to safety and safe shop practices; and the ability to adapt and work independently to meet short term requests and provide reporting on multiple programs to a variety of customers with limited supervision.
Additional 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.
Duties include setting and meeting sales objectives; monitoring costs, tracking material consumption, replenishments and interplant shop orders; and ensuring the program performance meets the terms and conditions of the contract.
Customer interface extends to external and internal customers: responding to customer inquiries, providing customized status reports, acting as liaison between the Logistics Programs and Manufacturing Operations to ensure the timely repair and return of government assets and material.
May facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, and problem resolution.
Requirements
High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required.
Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others.
Basic Qualifications
Principal Technical Services Project Management
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required
Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools
Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and production environment
Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.)
Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required
Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools
Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and production environment
Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Active U.S. Secret level security clearance
Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership
Experience interpreting engineering drawings
Technical background
Experience in proposal roles and responsibilities a plus
Experience with CAM Responsibilities and EVMS knowledge
Operational and sustainment repair support experience
Material management experience
Vendor and logistics/supply chain experience
BS in Business, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
People leadership and familiarity with DOD Operations
Salary Range
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
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 candidates 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.
Application Period
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
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.
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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