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Principal Project Management

Northrop GrummanOperations
Pay
$81K–$141K
per year
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Experience
5+ yrs
Bachelor's

El Segundo, CA at a glance

Rent
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$3,440/mo+46% vs US avg
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366 mild days0 hot · 0 cold
Income tax
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13.3% top rateCalifornia

What you need

  • 5+ yrs project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Proficiency in Tableau, Excel, SharePoint
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite
  • PMP certification preferred

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end planning of strategic communications projects
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and success measures
  • Establish project governance and workflows
  • Partner with content and creative teams
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
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 Aeronautics Systems is looking for a highly organized, proactive communications professional to support our Aeronautics Systems strategic communications team. Reporting to the manager of content and channel strategy, this role is responsible for helping to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously for business priorities.   


Join our team of dedicated professionals and define possible with Northrop Grumman. Your expertise will play a critical role in continuing to position the company as a technology innovator. This position may be based in El Segundo, CA Melbourne, FL, or Falls Church, VA.  


If you are a collaborator who enjoys a dynamic work environment, have a strong program communications mindset, an innovative spirit and a passion for strategic thinking, we’re looking for you.  


You’ll make a difference by:

  • Leading end-to-end planning and execution of strategic communications projects, campaigns and initiatives and ensure stakeholder awareness
  • Developing project plans, timelines and success measures aligned to business focus areas and priorities 
  • Establishing project governance, workflows and processes that enable efficient collaboration across communications and business teams
  • Partnering with content and creative teams to coordinate development and production of materials to satisfy business needs

You’ll be a great fit if you:


  • Can confidently and independently interact with executive leaders, and all levels of employees 
  • Are experienced in developing and executing project management plans to achieve business objectives 
  • Are a strategic thinker, strong problem solver who is collaborative and pays attention to every detail  
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable leading through change  
  • Are able to digest complex concepts and communicate them in simple and effective ways

Basic Qualifications:


  • Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience, Masters Degree with 3 years of experience or 1 year of experience with a PhD
  • Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and execution of large projects
  • Proficiency in creating, maintaining and utilizing metrics in Tableau, excel, and SharePoint
  • Experience in Microsoft Office suite of tools including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Ability to work independently and multitask

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMP or other relevant project management certification is preferred
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for equipment installation in manufacturing environments
  • Experience with presentations to leadership, executives 

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $141,200.00
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.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman builds missile defense systems, military satellites, autonomous aircraft, and solid rocket motors. Operates the Cygnus ISS cargo spacecraft and is building NASA's Lunar Gateway HALO module.

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