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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Project Manager to join the AMS Supplier Management Execution team within the Supplier Quality Organization, supporting the Tactical Fighters Business Unit . This is an on-site role in Baltimore, MD and could require travel.
Position Summary/Responsibilities:
The Senior Principal Project Manager must be a self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment. This position provides opportunities to interface with all levels of leadership in support of program execution. In this role, program and functional team coordination will be required.
Key Responsibilities include and are not limited to the below.
Lead the development and execution of supplier management strategies for the Tactical Fighters BU.
Serve as the primary liaison among the Program Management Office (PMO), Global Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality organizations.
Coordinate cross-functionally to define and implement effective supplier management strategies, develop and execute supplier risk mitigation plans, and ensure supplier commitments are achieved.
Provide executive-level briefings on program status, challenges, and the effectiveness of supplier management plans.
Establish milestone objectives and manage performance to meet schedule and quality requirements.
Integrate supplier management activities into proposal development and ensure consistent execution across the sector.
Own the creation and execution of risk burndown plans, including RTG plans and SAMS assessments.
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Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years in supply chain, project management, and/or business management or Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, project management, and/or business management
Project management experience in supplier management, program execution, and/or risk mitigation.
Ability to travel domestically up to 25%
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications: