Principal/Sr. Principal CIDO IT Program Manager

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

401k matching

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) in Linthicum, MD, is seeking an innovative IT Program Manager to lead Advanced Systems programs with cross-functional teams. On-site at the Linthicum campus, this role requires a Secret security clearance.

You will manage IT and Cybersecurity deliverables, align with enterprise roadmaps, and drive standardized digital solutions while reducing technical debt. Relocation assistance and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance (or CEP enrollment) required.
• Bachelor’s degree with required experience per level (see qualifications).
• Experience with IT project management and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and cost-effective IT and Cybersecurity service delivery.
• Manage daily priorities; review design, development, integration, and testing of digital solutions.
• Oversee quality, performance, budget, and schedule for IT/Cybersecurity aspects.
• Drive adoption of standardized digital solutions and retirement of technical debt.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Project management

Customer-focused

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

AI familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

PhD in STEM

Tools

ServiceNow

Data analytics

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Position

Northrop Grumman's Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking an innovative and dynamic IT Program Manager. This leader will support the Advanced Systems organizational unit in the Mission Systems Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division and is based in our Linthicum, MD location. Reporting to the MS CIDO Lead for Advanced Systems, you will lead cross-functional support teams in a matrixed organizational structure. The candidate selected for this position will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus. The ideal candidate will bring a diverse perspective to the team, enhancing the overall organizational experience with proven cross-functional leadership and team-building skills. In this role, you will be an essential member of the CIDO team, acting as a crucial liaison between CIDO and NGMS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of IT and Cybersecurity services, with an emphasis on alignment with enterprise strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Manage daily priorities, reviewing the design, development, integration, and testing of digital solutions to meet business objectives.
• Oversee the technical quality, system performance, budget, and schedule for IT/Cybersecurity aspects related to Advanced Systems programs.
• Drive the implementation and adoption of standardized, digital solutions, actively seeking to identify and retire technical debt.

Basic Qualifications

• For Level 3: Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• For Level 4: Associate’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Applicants must have an active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the US Government Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance; maintaining the required clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide range of stakeholders ranging from very technical to non-technical, individual contributors, and executive management.
• Customer satisfaction and continuous improvement (concepts, processes, and tools) experience (e.g. implementation of Service Now for project and service request tracking).
• Proven IT project management experience and demonstrated leadership skills, including planning, scheduling, and workload forecasting.
• The ability to handle a rapidly changing set of projects and priorities while maintaining a strong, professional presence.
• Customer‑focused with proven leadership and excellent communication skills, with an ability to drive cross‑functional teams to action when working in a matrix organization.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar STEM related discipline.
• Experience with Agile based practices or Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Understanding of data analytics/data science principles and practices.
• Self-starter who works efficiently and effectively, can get up to speed with program processes quickly, and enjoys a fast paced, dynamic environment.

What We Offer

• We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
• Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.
• We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.
• 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.

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Additional Information

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.