Project Management/Principal Project Management
Job Description
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 Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Project Manager/Principal Project Manager professional to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Oklahoma City, OK.
This is an individual contributor role and is not a management/leadership opportunity.
This position is for the role of a Program Integrator. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse organization of project integrators within the Program Operations Homeroom. The candidate is responsible to oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as the liaison between program management and integrated product teams. This individual contributor will work side by side with the Program Manager on all program reporting and executive level presentations.
The candidate should understand the IMF and 5.0 Program Management processes and procedures. They should adhere to NG processes and apply them to working internal projects. They should have knowledge of industry practices and standards and demonstrate the skill and ability to perform professional tasks. This individual should possess leadership and team building capabilities and have strong interpersonal skills. Must possess solid organization abilities and be a motivated, flexible team player. Some travel may be required.
Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):
Programmatic operation and integration directly supporting the Program Office in day-to-day execution
Assess program issues, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives
Manage program risks and opportunities per the Risk and Opportunities Management Plan (ROMP)
Development, implementation, and maintenance of tools/templates for monitoring project progress
Preparation of status reports and presentations for NGC internal and Customer meetings
Supporting and generating proposal documentation as needed
Basic Qualifications for Project Manager:
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience or Masters degree, Experience must be in: Project Management, Price/Cost Analysis, Scheduling, Contracts, Supplier Management, Proposals, Program Management, Program Integration/Execution
Experience with Microsoft Office
Active DoD secret or higher clearance and the ability to attain and maintain program access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Manager:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience or Masters degree with 3 years' experience. Experience must be in: Project Management, Price/Cost Analysis, Scheduling, Contracts, Supplier Management, Proposals, Program Management, Program Integration/Execution
Experience with Microsoft Office
Active DoD secret or higher clearance and the ability to attain and maintain program access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of the Integrated Management Framework (IMF)
Experience with interfacing with all levels of employees and Leadership
Current Special Program Access
7+ years’ experience in Project management, Program Integration/Execution
Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with formal Risk Management including tools and Risk Management process
Master’s Degree from an accredited university
Possess the ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment
CAM Certification or related experience, PMP Certification Aerospace and/or Defense Industry Experience
Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership