RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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's Space Systems sector is looking for a Senior Principal Project Manager to support the Operations & Maintenance/Sustaining Engineering Group in the Integrated Operations organization/business unit. A successful candidate works well in a fast paced environment and enjoys the opportunity to define possible.

• The primary objective will be to oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing project(s) and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.

• As part of this responsibility, this individual will be required to review the status of projects and budgets

• Manage schedules, on time delivery of all contractually required deliveries (with a focus on being on cost and on schedule) and achieving all technical requirements.

• Lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

• In the process of reporting on the status of the program it will be required that this individual can assess project issues and develop 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.

The focus in this position will be on management of satellites now in the operations phase but will also include cooperation with Business Development and ongoing programs. Primary responsibilities are the management/review of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:

• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community

• 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

• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements

• Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines

• 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 Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)

• 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

• Adherence to master plans and schedules

• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
  Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or higher

• 8 years of relevant experience (with Bachelor's degree)

• Excellent communication skills, presentation experience and the ability to work with a diverse community of engineers and managers to achieve the programmatic and technical goals

• Prior experience with on-orbit space and/or ground systems

• Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance with SCI level access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-Starter with excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills
• Extensive program/product/subsystem management experience with strong technical and operations background
• CAM experience (particularly with EVMS methodologies)
• Prior experience on the Phoenix program
• Experience leading satellite operations teams including anomaly resolution
• Existing Top Secret Clearance with SCI level access
  Primary Level Salary Range: $98,100.00 - $147,100.00The 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.