Principal Project Manager, Cross-Functional Programs

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Project Manager at Woodland Hills, CA. You will manage multiple projects, develop schedules, budgets, and executive‑level briefings, and coordinate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance to keep programs on track.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor's with 5+ years (or a Master’s with 3+), and strong communication skills to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver results for the NIC Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience, or master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 2+ years of project or program management experience with responsibility for project schedules, milestones, deliverables, cost, and/or risk.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and project management tools to develop project plans and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage project management tasks to oversee, report progress, and drive closure on concurrent projects across NCTA, Capital, and internal initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and progression metrics.
• Coordinate across functions (engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, quality) to break constraints and remove roadblocks.
• Lead or support executive-level presentations and communications for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

SharePoint

Jira

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Project Manager at Woodland Hills, CA. You will manage multiple projects, develop schedules, budgets, and executive‑level briefings, and coordinate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance to keep programs on track.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor's with 5+ years (or a Master’s with 3+), and strong communication skills to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver results for the NIC Division.