Sr Principal Electrical Engineering Project Manager - Tactical Space Systems

$95,000 - $164,900/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Dulles, VA

Full-time - Senior

Dulles, VA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr Principal Electrical Engineering Project Manager for Tactical Space Systems at Northrop Grumman is responsible for overseeing and managing electrical engineering projects within the Tactical Space Division. This role involves engaging with various program and functional organizations to ensure project milestones are met, managing day-to-day communications, and utilizing project management frameworks to control project performance. The position requires a strong leadership presence and the ability to collaborate across teams to facilitate successful project outcomes in the realm of space exploration and national defense.

Responsibilities

• Engage and collaborate with program and functional organizations to interpret project needs and meet program milestones.
• Manage day-to-day interfaces and communications between the PMO, Engineering Directorates, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain.
• Baseline, manage, control, and close projects using a project management framework approach.
• Coordinate control account cost and schedule performance throughout the project life cycle.
• Assess, track, and mitigate cost and schedule risk supported by quantitative and predictive analyses.
• Facilitate internal meetings to support design, production, and problem resolution.
• Initiate and maintain program subcontracts and intra-company work orders to support project financial and schedule performance.
• Utilize fundamental engineering principles to facilitate production and design changes within the project team.
• Support proposal efforts, including generation of Basis of Estimate and schedules.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of relevant work experience (7 years with a Master's Degree).
• Experience in leadership and project management, including Earned Value Management (EVMS) or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-organizational teams and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to present and communicate to a variety of audiences from peers to senior leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree in Business Management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) training/certification.
• Experience working in Engineering, Manufacturing, Test and/or Production environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules