Principal Project Manager

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Plymouth, MN
Salary: $89,900–$134,900 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $112k

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 204 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,600–$181,800 across 202 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Project Manager

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Northrop Grumman’s Weapons Systems Division seeks a Principal Project Manager to support its Armament System/Ammunition Co-Production portfolio in Plymouth, MN, focusing on managing international co-production programs for allied partners worldwide. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to meet program performance goals by identifying technical requirements, developing cost metrics, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The project manager will manage the lifecycle of programs from proposal development through execution, handling tasks such as creating program management artifacts, adhering to contract scope, and managing change control boards. Essential skills include financial management, proficiency with Microsoft Office products, experience in manufacturing environments, and strong collaboration abilities across various organizational functions. Preferred qualifications enhance expertise in international contracts, military armaments, and the use of EVMS tools for project management.

Skills

Microsoft Project Excel Word PowerPoint EVMS Program Management Financial Management Manufacturing Environment Supply Chain Management Engineering Cost Account Manager Integrated Program Team Lead Proposal Development Contract Negotiations Domestic Travel International Travel Military Armaments Production Experience Transition to Production Large Caliber Military Systems

What you'll do

Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of co-production execution programs or subsystems.
Create, review, and finalize program Statement of Work and other management artifacts.
Ensure program team adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities.
Lead cross-functional organization aligned with common program performance goals.
Develop cost performance metrics, schedule performance, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Support proposal development, negotiations, contract signing, and execution phases.

What we're looking for

9 years of project management or related industry experience supporting US Government or international contracts.
Experience leading program teams and managing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Proficient financial management skills including budget development and control.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge and experience in manufacturing and production environments.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functional organizations.
US citizenship required for the position.

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