Principal Project Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Project Manager to join a team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Integration, Test and Evaluation Organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget forecasts, for project.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and fabrication / manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines

• Identify project milestones, critical paths, and potential risks, and develop contingency plans to address them.

• Facilitate regular meetings and communications to keep all parties informed of project progress, changes and issues.

• Oversee the design, build and install process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards and project timelines.

• Ensure all installation activities are documented, and that as-build drawings are provided.

• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions are implemented throughout the project.

• Prepare financial reports and forecasts and present them to senior management as needed.

• Proactively identify potential project risks and issues and develop strategies to mitigate or resolve them.

• Implement corrective actions as necessary to keep project on track.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience with bachelors degree OR 3 years of relevant experience with masters degree OR 1 year of relevant experience with Ph.D.

• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

• Must have experience in Project Management methodologies and tools.

• Proficient with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and/or Power Point.

• Ability to travel 50% to support West Coast operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA and Confluence)

• Certification and/or experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Control Account Manager (CAM)

• CAM & Earned Value Management (EVM) principles

• Experience with interfacing with all levels of employees and Leadership

• SharePoint experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $78,700.00 - $118,100.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.