Principal Project Management with Security Clearance

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 Marine Systems sector is seeking a Principal Project Manager for the Conventional Launcher Systems (CLS) organization located in Sunnyvale, CA. This position is preferred on-site however open to a hybrid schedule. The primary responsibility of the Project Manager will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. The Project Manager within the Conventional Launcher Systems (CLS) and Program Management Team is the primary customer point of contact for development, production, rapid fielding deliverable products. This role supports both Government contracts and Domestic customers. Specific duties will include: Manages all phases of program and project execution
Manages schedule for development, production, rapid fielding deliverable, and product upgrades along with budgets
Provides delivery projections to the customer along with frequent customer status reports
Assesses product issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives
Communicates priorities for engineering development, production drawings, operations & procurement of material team members, quality inspectors, engineering, and shipping / receiving personnel
Supports or leads proposal / work scope development and contract negotiations
Communicates priorities for sub-tier supplier efforts and material purchasing
Provides upwards reporting for senior management program reviews
Participates in process improvement initiatives Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management Requires a Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience. High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines
Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority of personnel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required
Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others
A current active DoD ClearanceSalary Range: $88,700 - $133,100 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. 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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.