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 sector and the Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) is seeking a Project Manager or Principal Project Manager for the Lifecycle Product Sustainment organization located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position is an on-site working position.The primary responsibility of the Project Manager 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. The Project Manager within the Lifecycle Product Sustainment and Customer Service Team is the primary customer point of contact for repairs, spares, services, and product upgrades for Navigation products. This role supports both Government and Commercial contracts, Foreign and Domestic customers. Specific duties will include:

• Manages all phases of program and project execution
• Manages schedule for repairs, spares, services, and product upgrades along with budgets
• Provides delivery projections to the customer along with frequent customer status reports
• Assesses product issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives
• Communicates priorities for test and assembly and system test managers, material movement team members, quality inspectors, engineering, and shipping / receiving personnel
• Supports or leads proposal / work scope development and contract negotiations
• Communicates priorities for sub-tier supplier efforts and material purchasing
• Provides upwards reporting for senior management program reviews
• Participates in process improvement initiatives

This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3. Basic Qualifications for Project Management

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience Will consider 7 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines
• Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority of personnel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others

Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience. Will consider 10 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines
• Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority of personnel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others

Salary Range: $62,200 - $93,400Salary Range 2: $76,600 - $115,000The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.