Principal Project Management / Senior Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We are seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Project Manager to join our Engineering & Sciences Baltimore and Partner Sites Business Operations organization. This role supports an existing team that oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. The Business Operations organization is responsible for a variety of activities focused on enabling the efficient execution of the E&S BaPS organization and this candidate will support various efforts as part of that team. As part of the business operations organization, the team provides support to a myriad of activities including preparation of Executive presentations, data compilation and analysis, support to incoming Interns and Pathways, Workforce planning activities, and tracking of organizational resources. This position is expected to be an onsite position. What You’ll get to Do: Partner with next level engineering and division operations managers in an operational cadence to include cyclic reporting and analysis of program and portfolio goals to achieve contractual and organizational objectives. Support the process for resource planning (including staffing, NCTA, Capital, etc.). Support budgeting, planning and financial forecasting. Partner with discipline managers to ensure engineering has the facilities & infrastructure to effectively support business execution and growth. Coordination of engineering status reporting. Manage and maintain data repositories (e.g; SharePoint, Website content). Planning, coordination, and facilitation of meetings such as leadership off-sites and site visits, functional reviews, staffing and financial reviews, staff meetings, etc. Perform special assignments and/or lead special initiatives as assigned. Translate business needs into short / long term engineering functional strategies (people, process, tools, products and services). Coordinate regular review of engineering metrics (e.g; metrics repository and leading indicators, IPRS, Salesforce). This requisition may be filled as a Principal Project Manager or a Senior Principal Project Manager. This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Basic Qualifications for a Principal Project Manager: Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Project Management or related discipline fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. U.S Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Experience with prioritizing multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously Experience with leading and delivering complex projects Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience in one of these areas: Capital/NCTA management, facilities, project leadership, staffing strategy and resource allocation Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Project Manager: Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Project Management or related discipline fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. U.S Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Experience with prioritizing multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously Experience with leading and delivering complex projects Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience in one of these areas: Capital/NCTA management, facilities, project leadership, staffing strategy and resource allocation Preferred Qualifications: Active Secret Clearance or higher Experience working in a dynamic work environment Familiarity with Northrop Grumman’s portfolio, product lines, and business planning processes and tools. Experience in corporate engineering standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Experience with analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, enabling swift, data driven recommendations from both quantitative and qualitative sources. Experience with leveraging AI technologies to enhance insight generation and decision making. Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields. Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with senior leadership across Northrop Grumman and key customer organizations, building strong strategic relationships. Proven track record managing a wide spectrum of program types from research and development and full rate production to logistics support, systems integration, and service delivery. Leadership experience in both functional and program wide roles, driving cross functional teams toward mission critical objectives. Exposure to program/project management processes and practices, including cross functional coordination, dependency management, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. 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Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.