Senior Information Systems Project Manager — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Great benefits

401k matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Principal Information Systems Project Manager to lead IT initiatives spanning multiple functions. This on-site role requires US Secret clearance and close coordination with business, cyber, and engineering teams.

You will develop integrated project execution plans, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver secure, compliant IT solutions across programs. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional project management experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3+ years with a Master’s; or 1+ year with a PhD.
• Demonstrated experience leading IT projects or programs that span multiple functional organizations (e.g., business, IT, security, engineering).
• Demonstrated proficiency in cost/schedule management.
• Ability to work under general direction, independently determine approaches to solutions, and contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills, including experience interacting with leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Current U.S.Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S.Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered.
• Ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs one or more project teams engaged in the design, implementation, and modification of IT projects that span across functional organizations (e.g., business, cyber, engineering, and operations).
• Prepares integrated project execution plans and identifies the appropriate technical and business resources needed; establishes roles, responsibilities, and engagement models for matrixed teams.
• Ensures projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet defined technical, security, and business requirements.
• Provides guidance to project teams, applying a thorough understanding and wide application of IT and project‑management principles, theories, and concepts.
• Keeps current on advances in the field of IT and related disciplines; incorporates best practices, methods, and tools into project strategies and execution.
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions, working under general direction and exercising delegated authority for project‑level decisions (risk, priorities, resource allocation).
• Coordinates delivery of information systems and services, ensuring integration of system design, development, security, testing, and deployment activities.
• Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates program‑level risks, issues, and dependencies; develops imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions consistent with organizational objectives.
• Prepares and presents executive‑level status reports, dashboards, and analytics that clearly communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Frequently interfaces with cross‑sector and external stakeholders, representing the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Develops and implements business readiness and change‑management plans, including communications, training, and adoption strategies to ensure successful transition to operations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps (AzDO)

ServiceNow

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Principal Information Systems Project Manager to lead IT initiatives spanning multiple functions. This on-site role requires US Secret clearance and close coordination with business, cyber, and engineering teams.

You will develop integrated project execution plans, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver secure, compliant IT solutions across programs. Travel up to 10% may be required.