Staff Technical Services Project Management (Level 5)
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States Colorado Aurora
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
- Aug 30, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Staff Technical Services Project Manager (Level 5), located in Aurora and Englewood, CO you will be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This is a fully on-site position; hybrid or remote work is not available. Relocation assistance is not available. This position will be located at both Northop Grumman facilities in Aurora and Englewood Colorado. The Technical Services Project Manager (Level 5) will be reporting to the Operations Program Manager (OPM). The OPM organization is the primary interface between the program office, customer, and factory leadership. They are responsible for leading, communicating, and influencing across the organization and the customer. They will support all operations activities including cost, quality, and schedule. The Project Manager will be responsible for the operational performance for the lifecycle of the program from proposal through delivery. Essential Functions: Change agent to improve material flow and empowerment within subassembly integration utilizing lean practices and visual management Assist in establishing and executing all operations plans, including material, manufacturing, integration of large and complex subassemblies with associated testing Develop assembly and manpower forecast Assist in proposal efforts for the operations team Performing direct tasks and assuming individual roles as necessary to support the team and program objectives. Establish methodology to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly objectives are achieved Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of program scope, schedules, performance objectives, internal and external processes, guidelines, policies, and best practices, and ensuring that all functional team members are aware of and are compliant with these items. Maintain ownership of the program’s operations EAC, budget and EVM reporting Manage an integrated master schedule for the operation’s portion of the program scope Prepare and present information relating to program status for both internal and external review Identify project milestones, critical paths, and potential risks, and develop contingency plans to address them. Facilitate regular meetings and communications to keep all parties informed of project progress, changes and issues.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8 years of related experience to include a background in Operations or Program Management/Military experience - OR - 16 years relevant experience in lieu of degree is acceptable Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance which typically requires US Citizenship Strong MS Project, Excel, Power Point and Word skills Previous experience leading a multi discipline team Experience