Requisition ID: R10181049- Category: Information Technology
- Location: Unknown City, California, United States of America Irving, Texas, United States of America
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 50 of the Time
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Global Information Systems Project Manager.
The primary responsibility of the Project Manager will be the execution and delivery of enterprise company initiatives within cost and schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead complex projects of cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones.
This role is not location specific, and can be supported virtually, but requires up to 50 domestic travel.
Candidates MUST HAVE SAP/ERP project implementation experience or a proven track record of leading large cross-functional projects.
Specific duties will include:
- Manage all phases of small to large program efforts and project execution utilizing SAP Activate project methodology.
- Build, maintain, and execution of project schedule for Project Discovery, Prep, Explore, Realize, and Deploy deliverables throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Responsible for adhering to required project documentation, managing project costs and resources, continuous risk management, and driving the team to achieving milestones.
- Manage a program team of highly skilled geographically dispersed analysts to ensure overall technical quality and performance of solutions meets the business requirements and objectives.
- Coordinate with leadership, homeroom managers, and sectors to identify, plan, implement, and sustain ERP solutions in meeting program strategic and tactical objectives.
- Communicate and prepare regular status of key deliverables to leadership and customers. Build executive level briefings and regularly present to senior leadership in program reviews.
- Work closely with 1ERP Service Line leaders to manage and coordinate program activity including schedule and resource support.
The following characteristics are critical for success in this role:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required
- Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills - ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership, level 1 employees, and support function employees
- High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task when there are competing demands on you
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 14 years related experience
- Experience in planning, organizing, and executing large/small scale cross team projects
- Experience building effective relationships and understanding the needs of stakeholders
- Ability to facilitate meetings and lead discussions across functions and organizations
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines
- Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority of personnel
- Ability to formulate, communicate, and execute project plans and initiatives
- Proven experience with constant communication in a quickly changing environment
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, SharePoint)
Preferred Qualifications – candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- SAP project implementation experience - specifically with SAP Activate and/or ASAP implementation
- Proven track record with leading large SAP implementations
- High level of understanding in ERP functions and interdependencies of modules
- Advanced knowledge of ERP SAP modules and capabilities
- Experience with SAP PEO shop floor solution
Salary Range: $155,400 - $233,200
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
