Project Management/Principal Project Management (Program Hardware Tracking)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
## Description

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.

The Program Hardware Tracking & Item Management (PHT&IM) team in Rolling Meadows, IL, is seeking a driven, versatile, and collaborative professional to lead Item Management (IM) for a designated program. Responsibilities include coordinating and tracking asset arrivals and departures, managing repair material inventory and availability, and facilitating support to meet program requirements and achieve both internal and customer objectives. Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders is essential.

This is a hybrid position with a primarily remote schedule; on-site presence at the Rolling Meadows facility is required as business needs dictate. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Rolling Meadows. Occasional travel (~5%) for business meetings may be required throughout the year.

Specific responsibilities:

- Responsible for material planning and asset allocation for repairs, including collaborating cross-functionally to coordinate the receipt of repair-ready assets, timely shipment coordination, and centralized tracking of replacements to meet operational requirements.
- Calculate and present plans for overall inventory levels to support asset availability metrics.
- Report on repair activities in collaboration with Customers and NGC Teams.
- Track, manage, and report on internal assets and material used for repair.
- Track performance against program metrics and provide status updates internally to the PMO and to the Customer.
- Work with internal Coding Team to refine asset tracking database to track and manage program assets.
- Collaborate with internal/external Customer to obtain near real time information
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- Update database with current data, generate, and deliver output reports as needed.
- Support regular review meetings with Customer and participate in program related meetings.
- Proactively manage risks and opportunities such as allocation of resources, modification of schedule, or revision of contractual specifications and work with the Functions, PMO and Customer on resolution.
- Ensure IM content meets Earned Value (cost, schedule) and quality requirements.
- Develop and continuously improve IM processes that align with contractual requirements.

This position can be filled as a Project Management (Program Hardware Tracking) or Principal Project Management (Program Hardware Tracking) based on specific requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Project Management (Program Hardware Tracking):

- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university with at least 2 years of experience; OR a Masters Degree from an accredited university with at least 0+ years of experience
- Experience with data processing, analysis, and metrics in MS Excel or other applications.
- Demonstrated experience with business communications (meetings and correspondence) with internal stakeholders and external Customers.
- Candidate must be a US Citizen
- Clearance : Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management (Program Hardware Tracking):

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; OR a Master’s Degree from an accredited university with at least 3 years of experience; OR PhD with at least 1 year of experience
- Experience with data processing, analysis, and metrics in MS Excel or other applications.
- Demonstrated experience with business communications (meetings and correspondence) with internal stakeholders and external Customers.
- Candidate must be a US Citizen
- Clearance : Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Demonstrated experience with inventory analysis.
- Demonstrated success with process improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Experience developing slides and presenting content to a group.
- Experience efficiently resolving unexpected challenges that arise.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

The 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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.