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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Principal Technical Services Project Manager/ Sr. Principal Technical Services Project Manager

Corinne, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $184K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and delivers innovative systems to customers worldwide. They are seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Technical Services Project Manager to lead a Value Stream Element Team for Propulsion Systems Manufacturing and Development. The role focuses on ensuring the design and manufacture of high-quality products while managing team performance and collaborating across multiple functions to meet customer needs.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The VSET leader is responsible for total team performance and works closely with operations, program offices and functional organizations to accomplish company goals

The primary focus is the design and manufacture of a defect-free, highest value product that satisfies customer requirements by focusing on and effectively integrating all elements and disciplines of the associated value stream

Under the direction of the Nozzle Value Stream Director (VSO), leads a specific element or product family within a value stream

Is responsible for overall ownership and accountability of the value stream team including acceptance of requirements, material acceptance, product and process design, planning generation, product manufacture, quality acceptance, and delivery to the downstream customer to meet cost and schedule requirements

Works closely with the functional organizations (e.g. design, safety and mission assurance, process engineering, supply chain and operations)

Manages and ensures effective concurrent engineering through the oversight and integration of all engineering and processing disciplines

Requests, acquires and manages resources within a matrix organization as necessary to accomplish the goals of the value stream

Closely interfaces with program managers to ensure needs of the customer are met

Design, reliability, safety, performance, cost, and schedule requirements

The safety of personnel, facilities and products through the development and manufacturing lifecycle

Produce and procure designs, processes, suppliers, materials, facilities, inspection plans, tooling, etc

Manage financial performance of the value stream and its functional organizations

This includes developing scope tracking, adhering to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) control methodologies, and tools, and providing input for financial reporting

Initiate and lead value enhancement and waste elimination efforts for all aspects of the value stream utilizing lean principles for continuous improvement

Qualification

Program ManagementEngineering LeadershipValue Stream ManagementLean PrinciplesEarned Value Management SystemInterpersonal SkillsMulti-discipline Team Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in related engineering, engineering technology discipline – advanced degree in engineering and/or business management a plus

8 years' experience in program management or engineering roles where the candidate has developed a well-rounded background and understanding of related product development and manufacturing processes. Previous experience as a VSET Leader will be considered in lieu of total years of experience

Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and coordination across multiple Value Streams, sites, and customers to successfully execute program objectives on multiple programs

Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organization

Previous experience leading a multi discipline team

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Bachelor's degree in related engineering, engineering technology discipline – advanced degree in engineering and/or business management a plus

6 years' experience in program management or engineering roles where the candidate has developed a well-rounded background and understanding of related product development and manufacturing processes. Previous experience as a VSET Leader will be considered in lieu of total years of experience

Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and coordination across multiple Value Streams, sites, and customers to successfully execute program objectives on multiple programs

Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organization

Previous experience leading a multi discipline team

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance