RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a highly qualified Principal Project Manager to join our diverse team in support of the Site Management and Strategy mission within the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. This position will be based in Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

A central responsibility of this role is to ensure adherence to safety protocols during project execution. Security is crucial, especially in environments with stringent measures to protect personnel and sensitive information. The Project Manager must possess a strong understanding of organizational security policies and serve as a liaison among various teams to incorporate security standards into project plans. Regular audits of processes and procedures are essential to ensure compliance and evaluate the efficacy of current practices.

The Principal Project Manager will prepare and submit detailed reports to management, offering insights into project execution, training outcomes, and areas for improvement. These audits will aid in identifying gaps and opportunities to enhance safety and security protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of projects, ensuring effective communication among project management, teams, and upper management.

• Review project statuses and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare comprehensive reports.

• Assess project-related issues, developing strategies to achieve safety, quality, and client satisfaction objectives.

• Monitor project progress and facilitate problem-solving in collaboration with project and line managers.

• Contribute to the development of new standards and innovative practices within safety and security initiatives.

• Clearly communicate project findings and safety recommendations to all stakeholders.

• Design and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance emergency preparedness throughout the organization.

• Organize regular drills and training refreshers to reinforce evacuation procedures and safety protocols.

• Ensure that all safety and evacuation plans are effectively communicated and understood by employees at all levels.

• Maintain accurate records of training, drills, and incident reports for auditing and continuous improvement.

• Stay informed about industry best practices and regulatory requirements to enhance safety and emergency management.

• Collaborate with management to review and improve existing safety protocols and training, based on feedback and compliance updates.

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with at least 1 year of experience. In lieu of formal degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered.

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

• Experience in Project Management.

• Proven success in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification.

• Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Experience with establishing Strategy, Roadmap, Vision artifacts.

• Experience working within a multi-team environment.

• Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.

• Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).

• Ability to leverage experience/background to bring alternative ideas/solutions to the team.

• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvements and to develop and implement more efficient and enhanced programs.

Primary Level Salary Range: $78,700.00 - $118,100.00

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. For our complete EEO 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.