Principal Employee Experience PM — Onboarding

Northrop Grumman; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance & Work/Life

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Manhattan Beach, CA, is seeking a Project Manager/Principal Project Manager to join the Employee Experience Team. You will lead onboarding, design, implement, and improve programs that support new talent in SDS during their first year.

The role requires collaboration across HR, Communications, and Site Operations, with a focus on change management and a strong sense of urgency. On‑site schedule is 9/80, relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Project Manager: 2 years with Bachelor's; 0 years with Masters; 4 additional years may be counted in lieu of degree.
• Principal Project Manager: 5 years with Bachelor's; 3 years with Masters; 1 with PhD; 4 additional years may be counted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Own and facilitate Division onboarding for SDS.
• Continuously improve Division orientation and programmatic offerings from pre‑hire through the first year of employment with SDS.
• Document SDS Division‑level processes, procedures, and guidance, ensuring alignment with the Defense Systems sector.
• Help develop, refine, and implement additional programs and processes to enhance the overall Employee Experience.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Collaborating across multiple organizations to drive a unified experience.
• Leading and executing program or project start‑up, including rollout and change management.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Manhattan Beach, CA, is seeking a Project Manager/Principal Project Manager to join the Employee Experience Team. You will lead onboarding, design, implement, and improve programs that support new talent in SDS during their first year.

The role requires collaboration across HR, Communications, and Site Operations, with a focus on change management and a strong sense of urgency. On‑site schedule is 9/80, relocation support may be available.