Principal / Sr Principal Project Manager
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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Project Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do :
- Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Considered expert in field within the organization. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex tasks. Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
- Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
- Most assignments are complex and performed independently without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
- Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources as well as problems with customer satisfaction.
- Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives. Acts as an advisor to senior management and customers.
This position's standard work schedule is a 9 / 80. The 9 / 80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Position Benefits : As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including : Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, 401k, Educational Assistance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs & Work / Life Solutions, Paid Time Off, Health & Wellness Resources, Employee Discounts.
Basic Qualifications :
Principal Project Manager : 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Years with PhD. In lieu of formal degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered.Sr. Principal Project Manager : 8 Years with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD. In lieu of formal degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered.Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.)Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.Preferred Qualifications :
PMP Certification.Capable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review.Ability to provide and implement solutions to advanced problems which require ingenuity and innovation.Experience with CAM responsibilities.Experience in DoD programs.Ability to obtain SAP clearance.Experience working RCCAs.Experience in operating within Six Sigma principles.