Principal Project Manager
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Warner Robins, GA, USA |
| Salary | $78700 – $118100 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Must have High School Diploma/GED and 9 years related experience
- Will also consider a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ experience in project and/or program management or a Master’s degree and 3 years’ experience in project and/or program management; or an Associates Degree and 7 years experience in project and/or program management
- Experience leading projects, tracking turn-around-times, drafting CDRLs, crafting briefing slides, and managing tasks as assigned by the Program Manager
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (not required to obtain before hire)
- Familiarity with Workload Forecast Tools and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Project
- Directly influences internal production schedule and supply chain strategy by understanding customer demand and contract terms and conditions
- Functions as a customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Oversees cost reduction/continuous improvement initiatives
- Responsible for planning and program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package
- Understands program financial targets and supports the Program Manager in achieving financial goals and forecasts
- Supports Program Manager in new business proposal efforts
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
Responsibilities
- Supports an existing team that oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects
- Serves as liaison between project management and planning, production control, engineering, business management, and operations
- Leads program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Oversees cost reduction/continuous improvement initiatives
- Responsible for planning and program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package
- Supports Program Manager in new business proposal efforts
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business Management or similar
- Previous experience working with electronic warfare/aerospace hardware sustainment
- Experience with briefing, public speaking, and communicating across functional areas of expertise (engineering, operations, finance, etc)
- Providing analysis on raw data input and communicating the impact to the project
- The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systemic, proactive approach to issues and problem resolution that identifies, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts
- Previous work with drafting DoD proposals
- Current/Active DoD Secret clearance or higher