Project Manager – Advanced Weapons

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Advance Weapons Operating Unit within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector 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. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for a Project Manager to support the Launch Vehicles business unit in the Launch and Exploration Division.  The selected individual will be a valued member of the Program Operations team, focused organizational efficiency and business operations. This position is located in Chandler, AZ and is 100% on-site.

Role and Responsibilities:

In this role, the candidate understands the goals and priorities of the LED organization, ensuring all activities are aligned with these objectives, interpreting and developing organizational strategies, policies and practices to meet business objectives. Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Support the program management office  in planning, proposals, and general deliverables for internal and external customers

• Interface with groups outside the program for critical projects in support of program execution such as IRAD, facilities, and program integration

• Review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports

• Assess project issues and negotiate/develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives

• Monitor and communicate project progress for intervention and problem solving with the program management office

• Coordinate reporting to Division, Sector, and other internal partners

• Collaborate with program leaders to develop and maintain effective business rhythm

• Collaborate with IT and other business partners to leverage / implement tools for improved organizational efficiency

• Identify and execute process improvements

• Ensure accountability among leadership teams for BU initiative, such as workforce demand planning, status reporting, action item closure, etc.

To be successful in this role, the candidate must be a self-starter, have excellent written and oral communication skills, be highly collaborative, organized, team oriented, and be able to effectively multi-task competing priorities and schedules across the organization

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience;  an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree

• Able to excel in a fast paced, dynamic environment and adapt to change

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently, meet deadlines, and drive tasks to completion

• Experience supporting customers in a project/technical lead role

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with competing demands

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams

• Experience with MS Office Suite

• Active Secret Clearance required at the time of application

• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agile experience, Jira user, scrum master or product owner

• 2+ years of Project Management Experience

• Experience working in technology or development organizations

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

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.