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Sentinel Project Management/ Principal Project Management - 159

Northrop Grumman

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Roy, UT (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Project Manager/Principal Project Manager. This position will be located in Roy, Utah. The selected candidate will support the Sentinel / Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program.

What You'll Get To Do:
  • This position is responsible for vertical and horizontal integration of Command & Launch.
  • Disciplines to include master planning, configuration and data management, digital engineering, business management, risk management, processes and tools, engineering, etc.
  • This position regularly interfaces with senior management across the company and our customers.
  • The selected candidate will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
  • The candidate will also review status of projects and budget, manage schedules and prepare status reports, assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • The selected candidate will also develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with managers.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Serve as an integration function for the Command and Launch team engaging in many ad hoc activities required to ensure streamlined cadence and execution.
  • Collaborate across all functions within the program to develop advanced concepts, techniques and requirements for new applications and tools.
  • Coordinate schedules and provide Liaison assistance between the interfacing IPTs.
  • Support the Command & Launch Team with vertical and horizontal integration activities in Roy Utah.

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, especially when working closely with management on projects with highly compressed timelines and tight deadlines.
  • Discretion - self-initiates tasks with considerable latitude for independent judgment.


Basic Qualifications:
Project Management: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 1 year of related experience. In lieu of formal degree, 4 years of relevant experience may be considered.

Principal Project Management: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience or PhD and 1 year of related experience. In lieu of formal degree, 4 years of relevant experience may be considered.
  • 1+ years experience with project management and/or Earned Value Management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and execution of a large complex program.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • At least 1 year of previous experience leading a team.
  • Experience with high level customer engagement
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain SAP clearance.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • PMP certification
  • Experience in system development
  • Experience working within a multi-team environment
  • Experience with Engineering Procurement System and Capital/Gov't Hardware Control
  • Experience with schedule management, risk management and performance management
  • Experience facilitating Program Reviews
  • Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
  • Experience with tableau and data analytics
  • Experience with earned value management knowledge in a program management capacity
  • Experience with high level customer engagement
  • Experience with Agile Project Management
  • Experience with creating and monitoring test metrics
  • U.S. Citizenship with Special Program Access (SAP).


Primary Level Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $95,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $78,700.00 - $118,100.00

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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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.
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