Sr Principal Technical Services Project Management

Posted:
8/27/2024, 9:48:29 AM

Location(s):
Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

The Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector has an immediate opening in the Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) Business Unit in the Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) for a Sr. Principal Services Technical Services Project Manager to serve as the focal point to support Facility expansion and growth for the BU.  The individual will be managing internal and external teams to design and execute construction projects in the Baltimore, MD area to enable growth in the business area.  The individual will be responsible for cost, schedule, and requirements management of projects.  This individual will report up through the Manufacturing Operations organization.

Key roles and responsibilities include the following:

  • Manage requirements and track cost and schedule for Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) Facility Expansion projects in the Baltimore area.

  • Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.  Participate in Design reviews.

  • Work with Northrop Grumman Project Managers, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations and Program Managers to ensure on time completion of Facility tasks comply with the BU requirements to support current and future programs.

  • Strong leader capable of pulling together effective meetings with peers and stakeholders to collect feedback, assess gaps, define best practices, and best path forward.

  • Thorough risk & opportunity management to include identification, mitigation, and realization.

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Basic Qualifications:

  • 9 Years with Bachelors in Science; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance is required.

  • Experienced technical leader with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

  • Prior experience in Facility and Capital Planning.

  • Proven experience defining, monitoring, and controlling program requirements as applicable.

  • Experience identifying, analyzing, tracking, and reporting on risk and opportunities.

  • Experience managing priorities and stakeholders effectively in an environment of constant change.

  • Ability to update and analyze financial data from a variety of sources.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI is highly preferred.

  • Active PMP Certified is highly preferred.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Earned Value Management experience.

  • MS or MBA degree in a technical, business, or related field.

  • Strong NG understanding and proven experience effectively working within and through NG (and/or a similar) corporate culture.

  • Experience with the Defense Community customers.

  • Demonstrated ability to understand detailed program financial performance; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion.

  • The ability to balance and influence multiple competing priorities and individuals. Comprehensive knowledge of company and sector operations, policies, procedures, and command media.

Salary Range: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.