RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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* Sr Principal P *roject Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:
Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops 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 successful candidate will help drive execution and must be able to effectively communicate with upper-level leadership. You will interface across all elements and sub-elements within DE as well as coordinate with other program and SDS division leaders. A successful track record of program performance, EVMS, interpersonal team building skills, and management experience is highly desired.
Essential Responsibilities include:

• Coordination with program assignment managers to understand staffing requirements.

• Team building.

• Project Execution.

• Integrate and manage between program Segments, and supporting functional teams by performing tactical day to day operations.

• Performing work related to planning, monitoring, and controlling work scope within your assigned program area.

• Review status of projects and budget, manage schedules, assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objective.

• Develop mechanisms for monitoring and reporting project progress and for intervention and problem solving with senior management and managers.

• Coordinate schedules, and provide liaison assistance between the interfacing IPTs.

• Ensure IPT compliance with program processes and procedures and implement improvements.

• Coordinate and prepare executive and customer presentations.

• Evaluate and report health metrics for the IPT.

• Facilitate, coordinate and track preparation and submission of contract and other data deliverables to the customer.

• Coordinate and manage efforts surrounding key program events.

• Collaboration and communication.

• Regular day to day contact with Segment and/or Function Leadership.

• Coordinates with the integration team on day-to-day activities.

• Resolves complex process issues.

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:

• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors, 6 years with a Masters, or 4 years with a PhD. In lieu of formal degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered.

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

• At least five years of experience in leading project or cross-functional teams.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in managing EVMS projects.

• Experience in briefing executive leadership.

• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances to meet business needs.

• Ability to obtain Control Account Manager (CAM) certification.

• Strong foundation in EVMS knowledge.

• Proficiency in Atlassian tool suite.

• Advanced Excel Skills.

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.

Working RCCAs and practicing Six Sigma principles:

• Experience with CAM responsibilities.

• Experience in DoD programs.

• Ability to obtain SAP clearance.

• Experience working RCCAs.

• Experience in operating within Six Sigma principles.

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.