Principal/Sr Principal Project Management - Risk Management

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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal or Sr Principal Project Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals driving high quality program execution through their direct support and performance as a member of the Program Operations & Integration team Risk Management team. This role is located in Melbourne, FL. Due to the nature of the role, an on-site presence is required and cannot be performed remotely. The position will follow our 9/80 schedule and allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This is an individual contributor, non-manager role with no direct reports. The successful candidate is expected to be an assertive, resourceful, self-starter able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external customers in high-tempo environments. Candidate will work the Program Management Office to integrate, control, and manage program requirements to ensure success of a restricted program. This role requires the ability to integrate the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between program management, program integration and project teams. Candidate will be focused on risk, issue and opportunity management, but will be expected to assist the program with other activities in support of the PMO business rhythm. Key roles and responsibilities: This position will assist in the overall Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) management process implementation, execution, and training. Integrates RIO management across the program and evaluates risk and opportunity handling approaches and mitigation and pursuit plans to determine adherence to defined processes. Organizes and conducts meetings to facilitate communication and execution of the risk and opportunity management process. Provides horizontal and vertical integration of the RIO SOW for each of the operating units and IPTs. Informs and advises higher level management on critical project risks and mitigations. Assures integration of the EVMS process with the risk and opportunity management process. Supports the Program Management Office and Leadership to accomplish a variety of precise, time-sensitive monthly deliverables, metrics, and presentations. Collaborates across Functions to ensure all objectives are met. Assists with monitoring progress, assessing project issues and driving actions to closure to meet program goals and objectives. Works collaboratively with risk owners and associated CAMs to meet risk mitigation and opportunity development commitments. Troubleshoots and assists with administrative management of the program-selected RIO tool. Drives a sense of urgency and acts with speed to meet all needs of the business and stakeholders. Prepares status reports and maintains detailed project logs. Assesses project issues and developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. This role may be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal level based on the qualifications below.