Project Manager

About this role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Project Management based out at Merritt Island.

The Item Manager (IM) is responsible for overseeing and managing Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Launcher material in support of ongoing program execution. This role tracks the operational aspects of assigned efforts, serves as a liaison between project management, planning, the project team, and line management, and supports additional program tasks as assigned. The IM reviews project status (including cost, schedule, and performance), prepares routine and ad hoc status reports, identifies issues and risks, and works with stakeholders to develop resolutions that meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives. The IM develops and maintains mechanisms for monitoring progress, enabling timely intervention, and supporting problem solving with project managers, line managers, and customers.

Basic Qualifications  • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional work experience; or a Master’s degree. • Experience using Microsoft office suite.  • Ability to develop tracking mechanisms (dashboards/spreadsheets/tools) to monitor progress, action items, and deliverables. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.  • US citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications   • Experience supporting material management / logistics activities on a production or sustainment program. • Experience supporting government programs and/or FBM Launcher-related efforts. • Experience with issue/risk tracking and mitigation planning in support of program objectives. • Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders (e.g., program, planning, operations) to track work status and drive closure. • Experience preparing status reports and communicating cost/schedule/issue status to leadership and teams.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

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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