Technical Project Manager Jobs in California

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman, Mission Systems, Marine Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Technical Services Project Manager to direct and manage activities associated with the Strategic Launcher Program Office. This position will be on-site and located in Sunnyvale, CA.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. You have the ability to collaborate within and across teams to accomplish goals. You are committed to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and you are comfortable engaging with the internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program/project managers, functional managers, and customers
• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports
• Ensures that contract requirements are met by directing, requesting, motivating or in other ways effecting desired action by all participating functional organizations and/or suppliers which are necessary to meet project requirements.
• Acts as primary customer contact for project activities, leading project status review sessions with internal management and customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives
• Leads and directs project teams and provides technical and analytical guidance

Senior Principle Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance is required
• Ability to work in closed spaces
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of TRIDENT II Launcher Subsystem and Support Equipment
• Experience with classified network infrastructure development/implementation and Information Systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft system application and Agile project management tools
• Design and operational knowledge of Navy Programs
• Experience leading Systems Engineering Technical Reviews and DoD Acquisition Milestone deliveries
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership
• Experience with CAM Responsibilities and EVMS knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
• Extensive customer interface experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.