Principal Project Manager

Principal Project Manager

Northrop Grumman's Weapons Systems Division is looking for a Principal Project Manager to support the Advanced Ammunition team within the Armament Systems / Ammunition organization unit located in Plymouth, MN.

The primary objective will be the delivery of all requirements associated with pursuit of new opportunities and execution of existing programs, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Northrop Grumman's Advanced Ammunition team within Armament Systems business unit is looking for a Principal Project Manager to support its expanding Proximity Cartridge Portfolio which are ideal for sensing and defeating moving targets, especially small unmanned aerial systems. This position will help identify, pursue, and capture development programs for Proximity cartridges and support existing Proximity cartridge production programs. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals including identifying technical requirements, developing cost performance metrics, schedule performance, and customer satisfaction.

Project Managers will be responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through final submittal, negotiations, and contract signing. Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of pursuit and capture programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to :

• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.
• Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
• Measuring and reporting program performance
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
• Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work and other associated program management artifacts.
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
• Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines.
• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning.
• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities.
• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.

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Primary Level Salary Range : $87,000.00 - $130,600.00 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.