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Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently hiring a Principal / Sr. Principal Project Manager to join our E-6B IMMC MRO team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Platform Systems Modernization OU. This position will be located onsite in Lake Charles, LA.

**This is NOT a Manager role, you will manage the Projects within the IMMC MRO.

As the MRO Project Manager you will have cost, schedule, and technical responsibility for key E-6 MRO elements. The Project Manager will provide critical collaboration skills across multiple functions, consisting of Engineering, Subcontracts, Business Management, Operations and Quality to ensure successful execution of the effort.

Key responsibilities of this role:

Collaborate between scheduling department and functionals to drive deliverables
Create project plans, including project schedules and budgets
Integrate requirements vertically and horizontally across the project to ensure successful execution
Brief Northrop Grumman management and customers as required
Identify and mitigate risks and opportunities
Work with multiple engineering teams and cross-functional departments
Participate in contract negotiations and contract changes as required
Write and develop Basis of Estimates

The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Basic Qualifications: This position may be hired as a Principal or Sr Principal Project Management based on below:

Principal: Bachelor’s degree in STEM AND a minimum of 5 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in aviation/project management, OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in project management OR a High School diploma and a minimum of 9 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in aviation project management in lieu of degree.
Sr Principal: Bachelor’s degree in STEM AND and a minimum of 8 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in aviation/project management, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in project management OR a High School diploma and a minimum of 12 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in aviation project management in lieu of degree.
Ability to attain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
Aviation background with 8+ years of professional/military experience
Logistic management knowledge
BOE Development

Preferred Qualifications:

Current DoD Secret clearance (or higher)
Large aircraft platform experience 707, C-130, P-3, 737
Extensive experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead.
Earned Value Experience
Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
MS Project experience
Master’s Degree in a technical or business related field
A&P License
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00The 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.

Job ID

R10252112

Security Clearance

SECRET

About Northrop Grumman

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 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.

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