Principal/Senior Project Manager — DoD Programs, 9/80

ngc; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Project Manager to lead complex, multi-stakeholder programs in Roy, Utah. The role requires strong program execution, cost and schedule management, and cross-functional leadership.

The candidate will interface with leadership, coordinate across Logistics Support, and drive successful outcomes through mature PM practices. A DoD security clearance is required, and relocation support is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years leading a project; advanced degrees or more years may substitute.
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder programs and driving schedule performance.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior leadership.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and define objectives clearly.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and manage across program segments and functional teams.
• Plan, monitor, and control scope within the assigned program area.
• Review project status, budgets, schedules, and issue resolutions.
• Develop progress-monitoring mechanisms and report to senior management.
• Prepare Change Control Board packages and budget change requests.
• Maintain high-quality PM work products and team development.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly and act as SME.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget & schedule mgmt

MBSE tools

Communication

Defense acquisitions

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Project Manager to lead complex, multi-stakeholder programs in Roy, Utah. The role requires strong program execution, cost and schedule management, and cross-functional leadership.

The candidate will interface with leadership, coordinate across Logistics Support, and drive successful outcomes through mature PM practices. A DoD security clearance is required, and relocation support is available.