Principal/Senior Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal or Senior Principal Project Management role to support our F-35/Launch Team. This candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Iuka, MS.

This role is in person supporting 9/80 A work schedule at our Iuka, MS site and does not require an active or in scope security clearance to start.

Position Description:

The successful candidates will coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure schedule and technical objectives are being met. Working closely with our F-35 and Launch teams with predominate scope of work supporting the F-35 program. This candidate will assist with execution, prepare briefing material for both customers and leadership, and ensure seamless integration with other teams to achieve program objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Scheduling

F-35

• Develop, maintain, and optimize IMS (integrated master schedule), shipping and remastering schedules to ensure on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to align production goals with program requirements.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks to production schedules.
• Manage baseline schedules, load demand/maintain ERP/MRP Systems, define/generate/maintain QBD’s monthly (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Project, Tableau, MES, OpenPlan).

Launch:

• Schedule: (IMS and work center schedules, schedule metrics for reporting)
• Production Execution (Board Walks, Coordinating Workflow, Removing Roadblocks / Issues)

Metrics & Performance Tracking

F-35

• Create and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production planning and scheduling.
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to leadership on production performance and schedule attainment.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

F-35

• Serve as the primary interface for internal team & customers regarding production planning and scheduling.
• Provide status updates and respond to leadership & customer inquiries related to program performance regarding production planning and scheduling
• Ensure leadership requirements/Earned Value Management requirements are integrated into production plans and schedules.

Program Management Support

F-35

• Act as a delegate of authority for the F-35 Program Manager as needed.
• Provide leadership support, including decision-making and issue resolution, in the Program Manager’s absence.
• Assist in managing scope and risk assessments for the program.
• Understand Earned Value Management program requirements.
• Manage multiple work packages for Program Manager and present if needed.
• Participate in Risk and Opportunity Management
• Participate in proposal activities for new projects
• Provide upwards reporting for senior management program reviews.

Program Health & Working Team Collaboration

F-35 & Launch

• Monitor and report on program health, including schedule, and performance metrics.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive alignment, communication, and execution of program goals.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to address production challenges and ensure program objectives are met.

Competencies for Success:

• High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others.
• Ability to work with and manipulate detail-oriented data
• Self-starter: ability to “self-teach” certain things such as calculations/formulas to enable a more efficient process
• Ability to organize, balance, and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly dynamic aerospace environment
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems requiring the use of ingenuity, creativity, and participation of internal and/or external personnel & teams
• Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority of personnel.

This position may be filled as a Principal Project Management or Senior Principal Project Management based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Project Management

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience, or a PhD with 1 year of related experience (Note: An additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of degree with a high school diploma)
• Related experience includes production planning, project management, program management, operations management, engineering, supply chain, or similar
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Basic Qualifications:

Senior Principal Project Management

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience, Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience, or a PhD with 4 years of related experience (Note: An additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of degree with a high school diploma)
• Related experience includes production planning, project management, program management, operations management, engineering, supply chain, or similar
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques, which includes program cost and schedule management
• F-35 Program Familiarity
• Experience preparing and presenting presentations
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

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