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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

**Northrop Grumman’s Weapons Systems Division** is looking for a **Senior Project Manager** to support the **Armament Systems/NRE/** business unit located in **Radford, VA** .

The primary function of this position will be the responsibility for the risk and opportunity management process for all NRE programs.

Responsibilities include the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of NRE programs including but not limited to the following:

+ Develop Risk & Opportunity Management Program for NRE programs.

+ Performs or assures quality, risk management, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements.

+ Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs.

+ Support Return to Green, Failure Analysis and Corrective Action activities as independent resource with focus on full resolution and future risk mitigation.

+ Assess program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission assurance and program excellence.

+ Assists in the definition, planning, organizing, directing and controlling risk and opportunity management efforts.

+ Organizes and conducts meetings to facilitate communication and execution of the risk and opportunity management process.

+ Informs and advises higher level management on critical projects risks and mitigations

+ Assess program issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality and client satisfaction goals and objectives.

+ Measuring and reporting program performance.

+ Develop mechanisms or monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree and 8 years’ experience project management experience **OR** a Masters degree with 6 years of experience. Will consider 12 years of project management experience in place of degree.

+ Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements.

+ Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

+ Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines.

+ Attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning and presentation skills are required.

+ Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously

+ Experience interfacing with all levels of employees and Leadership

Salary Range: $98,100.00 - $147,100.00

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.