Senior Principal Project Management

Requisition ID : R10164499

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 immediate opportunity for a Sr. Principal Project Management position on the F-35 Program based in Redondo Beach, CA .

In this position, your key roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Provide executive support to the F-35 Program Office creating briefs, white papers, and other deliverables for decision making and status reviews by higher management at the Air Dominance Division, Aeronautics Sector, and NG Corporate offices and by customers.
• Act as the liaison between the F-35 Program and counterparts on the Air Dominance Division staff, the Aeronautics Sector staff, and Functional Homerooms, particularly as the Program spokesperson for the Program Office.
• Assume the role as the Lead Program Integrator to lead the integration effort on the F-35 Program and provide leadership to the various Integrators throughout the Program to ensure the unimpeded flow of information and an integrated, coordinated work environment between the Program Office, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and Functions on the Program.
• Gather, analyze, interpret, and present Program data to assess and report on the status of the F-35 Program to upper management and to develop and present solutions to Program-wide issues.
• Develop, disseminate, and implement Program goals / objectives and ensure that various Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Functions on the Program are consistently striving toward them.
• Initiate and complete projects as required to further Program objectives and manage resources.

Successful candidates will have the following key attributes :

• Proactive anticipates requirements from higher management and initiate and complete actions required to meet those requirements.
• Perceptive sees the big picture but is also able to focus on the details and follows all of them through to completion.
• Composed maintains a level head in the extremely dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding environment on the F-35 Program, especially when working closely with executive management on projects with highly compressed timelines and tight deadlines.
• Reliable becomes a key resource and the go-to person for the executive leadership in the F-35 Program Office.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below.
• Related experience includes professional and / or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and / or business management related functions.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally. (managing projects, scheduling, budget)

Preferred Qualifications :

• Demonstrated ability to develop and influence project team relationships
• Experience of familiarity with aircraft production, supply chain, engineering, software development, and product support
• F-35 Program Familiarity
• Program Integration and Risk Management experience
• Proficient in AS Sector Tracking Risk, Issues, and Opportunity (TRIO) Tool

Salary Range : $109,900 - $164,900The 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.