Project Manager/Principal Project Manager

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’s Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Project Manager/Principal Project Manager professional to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Oklahoma City, OK. This is an individual contributor role and is not a management/leadership opportunity. This position is for the role of a Program Integrator. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse organization of project integrators within the Program Operations Homeroom. The candidate is responsible to oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as the liaison between program management and integrated product teams. This individual contributor will work side by side with the Program Manager on all program reporting and executive level presentations. The candidate should understand the IMF and 5.0 Program Management processes and procedures. They should adhere to NG processes and apply them to working internal projects. They should have knowledge of industry practices and standards and demonstrate the skill and ability to perform professional tasks. This individual should possess leadership and team building capabilities and have strong interpersonal skills. Must possess solid organization abilities and be a motivated, flexible team player. Some travel may be required. Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to): Programmatic operation and integration directly supporting the Program Office in day-to-day execution Assess program issues, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives Manage program risks and opportunities per the Risk and Opportunities Management Plan (ROMP) Development, implementation, and maintenance of tools/templates for monitoring project progress Preparation of status reports and presentations for NGC internal and Customer meetings. This position can be filled at either a Project Manager level or a Principal Project Manager level. Basic Qualifications for Project Manager: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 2 years’ experience in Project Management, Program Integration/Execution with Bachelors; OR 0 years’ experience in Project Management, Program Integration/Execution with Masters Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Experience with Integrated Management Framework (IMF) Active secret clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years) Ability to attain and maintain program access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Manager: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 5 years’ experience in Project Management, Program Integration/Execution with Bachelors; OR 3 years’ experience in Project Management, Program Integration/Execution with Masters Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Experience with Integrated Management Framework (IMF) Active secret clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years) Ability to attain and maintain program access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. Preferred Qualifications: 7+ years’ experience in Project management, Program Integration/Execution Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously MS Project proficiency Master’s Degree from and accredited university Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally Proficient with Microsoft Office tool suite Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or similar Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership Aerospace and/or Defense Industry Experience SharePoint experience Experience with interfacing with all levels of employees and Leadership.