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Principal Project Management/Sr. Principal Project Management
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
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| Location | Hackleburg, AL, USA |
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| Salary | $74600 – $139300 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience in project management or operations
- Experience in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with interfacing with all levels of employees and Leadership
- Active secret or top-secret clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years) and the ability to obtain and retain Special Access Program clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience in project management or operations
Responsibilities
- Oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the business area, ensuring effective execution of the strategic rhythm (to include staffing management, earned value performance, risk, issue, and opportunity management, etc.) and business processes/strategies to meet organizational objectives
- Serves as liaison between program/project management and cross-functional teams, facilitating communication and collaboration
- Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
- Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress for intervention and problem solving with program managers, cross-functional leads, and external customers
- Prepares senior management for internal & external meetings and reviews with relevant information/materials
- Supports special projects, as needed, to improve business area execution
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience utilizing digital tools such as JIRA, Confluence, etc.
- Understanding of the Integrated Management Framework (IMF)
- Previous experience managing projects to successful closure; balancing cost, schedule, and technical requirements & priorities to achieve desired outcome
- Possesses Control Account Manager (CAM) Certification; demonstrated understanding of Earned Value Management principles
- Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar
- Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership
- Aerospace and/or Defense Industry Experience
