Senior Principal Project Manager – DoD/Aerospace, Secret

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Principal/Sr Principal Project Manager in Roy, UT. The role leads project plans, schedules, and cost control across initiatives, balancing scope, budget, and time while ensuring compliance with standards and client expectations.

The position emphasizes strong communication, risk management, and the ability to guide teams through complex programs in a fast-paced environment. A robust benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• 5 years with a Bachelor's; 3 years with a Master's; 1 year with a PhD; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years for Sr Principal with a Bachelor's; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD; or 4 years experience in lieu of degree.
• DoD Secret clearance eligibility and SAP access within company time frame; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and act as liaison between project management and planning teams.
• Manage control accounts, IMS tasks, cost accounting, EAC, Jira stories, risks, and variances; align with client and internal requirements.
• Develop monitoring mechanisms for progress and intervene with managers and clients as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

SOW / SDRL knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office

IBM DOORS

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking Principal/Sr Principal Project Manager in Roy, UT. The role leads project plans, schedules, and cost control across initiatives, balancing scope, budget, and time while ensuring compliance with standards and client expectations.

The position emphasizes strong communication, risk management, and the ability to guide teams through complex programs in a fast-paced environment. A robust benefits package accompanies the role.