Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a experienced Project Manager/Principal Project Manager. This position is located in Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. 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. Control Account management responsibilities, inclusive of: Top level IMS and task management, Cost accounting and control, EAC management, Jira stories management, QBDs, internal tools, BOEs, Risk Management, and Variance Analysis Reporting. 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.
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:
Project Manager: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in project management or Master’s degree. 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of degree.
Principal Project Manager: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience in project management; Master’s degree with 3 years' experience; 1 Year with PhD. 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
At least 1 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
Experience in project management/ execution and closeout.
Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management principles.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
Experience planning, scheduling, and managing projects with many different stakeholders.
Experience developing content, packaging, and briefing communication to small groups.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current CAM certification.
Experience with MS Project.
Experience with Jira and Confluence; SCRUM master experience is also a plus.
Experience on a DOD contract Business Management team.
Experience leading other Project Managers.
2 years experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EPQs:
VMS) as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or assisting a CAM in their duties.
Master’s degree in STEM, business, or accounting and 5 years experience.
Trained and familiar with PMP.
DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
Experience with Project & Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project.
Experience with Data & Analytics: Tableau, Excel (Pivot Tables), MAXQDA.
Based on 1,214 disclosed Program Management salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $159K/year, with most offers between $127K and $195K (10th–90th percentile: $98K–$230K).
This posting lists $76K–$114K, below the $159K market median.
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