**Requisition ID: R10182983**

+ **Category:** Program Management

+ **Location:** San Diego, California, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** None

+ **Telecommute:** Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position

+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 25% of the Time

+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available

+ **Positions Available:** 2

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 has an opening for a **Principal/** **Senio** **r** **Principal** **P** **roject Management** role to support our RQ-4 Sustainment Team. This candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in **San Diego, CA** .

**This position is a HYBRID role based out of San Diego, CA. Full-time teleworking,** **with the ability to travel as necessary, may be considered for the right candidate.**

Salary ranges will be dependent upon where the position is based and follows our company geographic salary bands aligned with position. Specific salary offer for candidate selected will be commensurate with experience.

**This is an individual contributor role, a non-manager role with no direct reports.**

Essential Functions:

Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for RQ-4 Sustainment Programs. Acts as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for Global Supply Chain duties and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers. Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies. Is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution. Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.

The selected candidate will be a high performing, experienced individual who is goal oriented and well equipped to partner with a wide range of stakeholders to support program and division objectives.

**Execution:**

+ Supplier Risk Management Ownership

+ Provides input for GSC labor and material estimates for proposal submittals

+ Control Account Manager (CAM) for sustainment program (labor) and supporting material EAC reviews

+ Coordinate planning, budget management and execution of supplier events

+ Provides leadership for the GSC RQ-4 organization in a matrixed environment, ensuring strategies and plans are aligned with the business unit

+ Leads process improvement initiatives and optimization efforts

+ Will participate in leadership meetings, collaborating across functions for supply chain solutions

**Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Project Management (Level 3):**

+ Must have Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience, Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience or HS diploma and 9 years of experience in the following: Logistics, Project Management, Business Management, Sustainment, Proposals, Resource Planning, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Price/Cost Analysis, Program Integration, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, or other Global Supply Chain related field

+ Must have experience leading projects

+ Must have aerospace & defense (A&D) industry experience

**Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Project Management (Level 4):**

+ Must have Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of experience, Master’s Degree with at least 6 years of experience or HS diploma and 12 years of experience in the following: Logistics, Project Management, Business Management, Sustainment, Proposals, Resource Planning, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Price/Cost Analysis, Program Integration, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, or other Global Supply Chain related field

+ Must have experience leading projects

+ Must have aerospace & defense (A&D) industry experience

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ CAM certification and/or experience

+ Master's degree

+ Solid understanding of business systems

+ Supplier Management experience

+ Experience in GSC project management

+ Ability to deal effectively with change and challenges and helps others to do the same

**Salary Range:** $82,900 - $170,300

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.