Sr Principal Project Management

Logistics Program Management (LPM) Team Leader

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.

The Logistics Program Management (LPM) team located in Rolling Meadows, IL (near Chicago) is seeking a self-starting, team-oriented leader to project manage a Product Support team. This Integrated Product Team (IPT) position provides exposure opportunities with leaders in the program office as well as across functional departments within the company in support of program execution. In this role, close customer and end-user interface will be required to successfully develop, integrate, and support fielded systems. Product line knowledge, Cost Account Management (CAM), and technical IPT skills will mature in this dynamic environment.

Specific duties will include :

• Primary Product Support interface with Program Office, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Contracts, and Mission Assurance on all aspects of the program to ensure all program goals are met
• Lead the Product Support portion of pre-proposal and proposal activity, including the review of specifications, scope of work, and financial requirements of the contract
• Responsible for development, production, and / or sustainment planning & execution
• Program manage Product Support content, meet Earned Value (cost & schedule), and quality requirements. Manage Product Support program deliverables to ensure on-time compliance.
• Proactively manage risks and opportunities such as allocation of resources, modification of schedule, or revision of contractual specifications and work with the Functions, Program Office, and Customer on resolution
• Proactively identify and respond to customer needs to support Program Growth. Develop new Product Support business and expand the existing support of the product line with the Customer or Program Office.
• Provide field customer training in a classroom environment, as required by the contract
• Prepare Product Support content for Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and other reviews

This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL location. Occasional domestic travel up to ~10% for business meetings will be required throughout the year. This position is contingent upon Funding / Contract award, special access program and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.

Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Logistics (Product Support) Program Manager :

Preferred Qualifications :

Primary Level Salary Range : $108,400.00 - $162,600.00 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.