RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 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 Project Manager to support the Sentinel Program Command and Launch team in the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division. This position will be located in Roy, Utah. The successful candidate will be responsible for vertical and horizontal integration of Command & Launch Command and Control (C2) activities.

What You’ll Get To Do:
In this position, you will support an experienced and diverse team working across a number of disciplines, including master planning, configuration and data management, digital engineering, business management, risk management, processes and tools, and engineering. This position regularly interfaces with senior management across the company and our customers. The selected candidate will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. The candidate will also review status of projects and budget, manage schedules, and prepare status reports, assess project issues, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. The selected candidate will also develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with managers.

Essential Responsibilities include:

•Support the Command & Launch Command and Control (C2) Team with vertical and horizontal integration activities in Roy, Utah. Serve as an integration function for the Command and Launch (C2) team engaging in many ad hoc activities required to ensure streamlined cadence and execution. Collaborate across all functions within the program to develop advanced concepts, techniques and requirements for new applications and toolsCoordinate schedules and provide Liaison assistance between the interfacing IPTs.Serve as a project management expert, handling inquiries, developing action plans, and assisting with preparation and dissemination of communications.Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity.Prepare charts, briefings and metrics as needed to provide the Program with visualization material necessary to understand the health of the organization.Acting with a sense of urgency and accountability; taking ownership of tasks and strategic direction.Develop and build on relationships for increased efficiency and responsiveness of existing operations and help define new operational strategies by working with senior leaders and other executives on special projectsOther Duties as assigned

Successful candidates will have the following key attributes:

Proactive – anticipates requirements from higher management and initiate and complete actions required to meet those requirements.Perceptive – sees the “big picture” but is also able to focus on the details and follows all of them through to completion.Composed – maintains a “level head” in the extremely dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding environment, especially when working closely with management on projects with highly compressed timelines and tight deadlines.Discretion – self-initiates tasks with considerable latitude for independent judgment.

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts

Basic Qualifications:

Project Manager: 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree; 1 year with a Masters or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degreeActive DoD Secret Security Clearance (or higher) awarded or reviewed in the last 5 years.U.S. Citizenship with ability to receive Special Access Program (SAP) access. Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and execution of a large, complex program.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)Ability to lead a teamExperience with high level customer engagement

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP certificationExperience working within a multi-team environmentExperience with schedule management, risk management and performance managementExperience facilitating Program ReviewsExperience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)Experience with Tableau and data analyticsExperience with earned value management knowledge in a program management capacityExperience with high level customer engagementExperience with Agile Project Management
 

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $95,800.00

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. 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.