Description

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking an Information Systems Project Manager to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Palmdale, CA location.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee operational aspects of ongoing (deployment) projects and act as liaison between the Program Management Office and project teams.

• Effectively manage the cost, schedule, and performance of all tasks, activities, and/or projects/products assigned.

• Review status of projects and budgets, managing schedules, and preparing status reports.

• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.

• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with stakeholders, including internal and external customers.

• Gather requirements and work across multiple teams to support program SOW.

• Develop spend plans; track actuals vs. plan.

• Continuously communicate with customers, stakeholders, and all resources to support the delivery of all IT services or products assigned.

• Prepare and deliver status reports, meeting minutes, and executive briefings to Program Managers, sector executives, and customers.

• Create and present project status, including overall status, cost, schedule, current project funding status, and identifying possible risk.

• Project integration experience, including strong written and verbal communication; work well with cross-functional and diverse groups; presentation skills; and working with senior leadership.

• Facilitate effective staff meetings with focused agendas.

• Manage execution across the team, including task tracking and customer engagement.

• Lead regular meetings with the team to discuss issues, concerns, and resolution.

• Support CIDO management with Engineering Tools demand, utilization, and standardized processes for license lifecycle management.

• Possess the ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment.

• Be able to organize and execute tasks well and to a level of completion that creates value given vague success criteria.

• Have a positive attitude and be able to overcome obstacles well.

• Able to learn new processes and technical information quickly.

This position may filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3: 

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience is required

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret level security clearance and associated access to Special Program as a condition of continued employment

• Experience leading multiple project assignments

• Experience with project management tools and presenting project data like status, risk, and deliverables to key stakeholders

• Experience working with an integrated team, including but not exclusive to the program manager, functional managers, and customers

• Working experience utilizing tools such as MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, MS Project), TRIO, and Service Now to effectively manage projects

Basic Qualifications for Level 4: 

• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience is required

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret level security clearance and associated access to Special Program as a condition of continued employment

• Experience leading multiple project assignments

• Experience with project management tools and presenting project data like status, risk, and deliverables to key stakeholders

• Experience working with an integrated team, including but not exclusive to the program manager, functional managers, and customers

• Working experience utilizing tools such as MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, MS Project), TRIO, and Service Now to effectively manage projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• Active Secret, Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph

• Understanding of budgets and financial cycles within Northrop Grumman

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!