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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
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The Sr Principal Project Management role within the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems team involves identifying, orchestrating, and controlling program management activities for an Integrated Product Team. The successful candidate will oversee cost and schedule performance for complex technical projects across various systems and technologies. Key responsibilities include developing budget baselines using Earn Value Management processes, managing discrete work packages, providing weekly status updates for IMS tasks, and executing technical performance baselines to satisfy contractual requirements. The role requires managing the Risk, Issue, and Opportunity process while serving as a liaison between project management, planning, and line management. Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, Project Management principles, and Agile Project Management. The work involves managing multi-disciplinary teams and navigating SCIF or SAP environments to solve complex technical problems.
Identify, orchestrate, coordinate, and control program management activities for the Integrated Product Team.
Oversee cost and schedule performance for complex technical projects across various systems and technologies.
Develop and adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) processes.
Initiate, develop, and execute cost, schedule, and technical performance baselines to satisfy contractual requirements.
Support the Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) process to proactively address potential project challenges.
Serve as the key liaison between project management, planning, the project team, and line management.
Craft mechanisms to monitor project progress and facilitate timely problem-solving with managers and clients.
What we're looking for
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Active Top Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR).
Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience; OR a PhD and 4 years of related experience.
Project Management experience including work package management.
Working knowledge of Project Management principles and Agile Project Management.
Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred); Control Account Manager (CAM) Certification (preferred).