Senior Principal Space Program Lead (SLS/Orion)

ngc; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Promontory, Utah seeks a Senior Principal Project Manager to lead cross-functional execution for the Space Exploration Operating Unit. You will coordinate program metrics, interface with SLS/Orion teams, industry partners, and leadership to drive strategy, progress, and advocacy across the program.

This on-site role requires 8+ years of project management experience, strong communication and stakeholder relations, US citizenship, and willingness to travel 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of project management and/or public relations experience.
• Familiarity with SLS Booster program and supply base.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and industry stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with key personnel across SLS/Orion to provide advocacy and consistency.
• Interface with SLS Program Directors, Business Development to develop strategies for execution.
• Lead proposals with internal teams and support larger proposal efforts.
• Lead booster supplier communications and coordinate with Supply Chain MPM to identify key suppliers.
• Plan and execute advocacy events with NASA Stratcomm and Industry partners.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Promontory, Utah seeks a Senior Principal Project Manager to lead cross-functional execution for the Space Exploration Operating Unit. You will coordinate program metrics, interface with SLS/Orion teams, industry partners, and leadership to drive strategy, progress, and advocacy across the program.

This on-site role requires 8+ years of project management experience, strong communication and stakeholder relations, US citizenship, and willingness to travel 25%.