Posted:
8/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Palmdale, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Technical Services Project Management or Principal Technical Services Project Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.
The project manager will provide organizational and technical leadership and direction across the Digital Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) thrust across multiple sites. This position will also involve managing project development from initial award through delivery, providing mentorship to team members, and managing project goals, objectives, schedules, and cost while adhering to company policy.
As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation development team, you will define, develop, implement, and transition new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality. This position supports AMT Digital Communications and the development, production, integration, and deployment of a Northrop Grumman secure communications solution. This role requires providing organization and project management across all digital communications projects. Key skills to be successful in this role include great attention to detail, the ability to stay organized, task prioritization, and being able to work with minimal detail or unclear requirements. This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, multiple business functions, engineering disciplines, and executive management. In addition, the role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment. Budgeting and Project Management skills will be utilized to properly scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts.
Basic Qualifications Technical Services Project Management (Level 2):
Bachelor of science degree with 1 or more years’ experience in engineering or project management in aerospace, defense industry, manufacturing or production/operations environment; OR Master of science degree with 0 or more years' experience in engineering or project management in aerospace, defense industry, manufacturing or production/operations environment.
Experience using ERP systems.
Project/Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking).
Experience in Earned Value Management, Financial Tracking, Staffing and Financial Planning.
Experience with Atlassian tool kit including Jira and Confluence or other task tracking software.
A current and active DoD Secret level security clearance with a periodic re-investigation OR an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
Ability to travel at least 10%.
Basic Qualifications Principal Technical Services Project Management (Level 3):
Bachelor of science degree with 4 or more years’ experience in engineering or project management in aerospace, defense industry, manufacturing or production/operations environment; OR Master of science degree with 3 or more years' experience in engineering or project management in aerospace, defense industry, manufacturing or production/operations environment; OR PhD with 0 or more years' experience in engineering or project management in aerospace, defense industry, manufacturing or production/operations environment.
Experience using ERP systems.
Project/Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking).
Experience in Earned Value Management, Financial Tracking, Staffing and Financial Planning.
Experience with Atlassian tool kit including Jira and Confluence or other task tracking software.
A current and active DoD Secret level security clearance with a periodic re-investigation OR an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
Ability to travel at least 10%.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current Special Program Access
Experience with SAP
Experience in Cost Account Management
Experience leading scrums or project status meetings
Experience working with multiple IPTs, other stakeholders, and various DoD customers
PMI PMP Certification or prior project management training
Experience with using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project, Visio)
Experience managing hardware procurement and production activity
Proposal experience, and experience in other early phases of program lifecycle
Experience with Digital Transformation, Secure Communications Systems, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Systems Integration, IIoT, and/or production manufacturing operations
Digital Manufacturing experience
Experience in hardware/software integration of manufacturing systems
Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing production schedules and high delivery rates
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degree
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software