Sentinel Project Management/Principal Project Management - 19405

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

9/80 work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Project Manager/Principal Project Manager for the Sentinel Program in Roy, Utah. You will serve as the primary liaison across projects and stakeholders, shaping plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely, on-scope, and high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with requirements including DoD clearance eligibility and SAP access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years related experience or Master’s with 0 years experience; or additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
• Experience in project management, execution and closeout; strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between projects and stakeholders; review status, manage schedules, and prepare reports.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including work breakdown structures, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; ensure compliance with Earned Value Management standards.
• Communicate effectively, lead teams, and negotiate to manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years related experience

Master's degree + 0 years

PhD + 1 year alternative

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Project

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Project Manager/Principal Project Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel Program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do

Project Managers serve as the primary liaison between projects and stakeholders, regularly reviewing status, managing schedules, and preparing reports. They apply their knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques across all project phases—Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing to deliver projects on time, within scope, on budget, and with high quality. Their core duties include developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans that encompass such items as work breakdown structures, detailed schedules, cost estimates, and resource allocations, while continuously monitoring progress, tracking performance, and reporting status. They also identify, assess, and mitigate risks and opportunities, ensuring compliance with standards such as Earned Value Management and aligning deliverables with Northrop Grumman requirements. In addition to technical competencies, Project Managers must demonstrate strong soft skill capabilities. Effective communication, leadership, problem solving, and negotiation are essential for managing stakeholder expectations and supporting team members. They are expected to uphold company values, make business savvy decisions, and foster collaboration, all of which keep projects aligned with organizational goals and ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. General application of concepts, and principles. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.
• Problem Solving: Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Discretion/Latitude: Works under only very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Impact: Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
• Liaison: Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects. May make presentations to small groups.

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Position Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Basic Qualifications

• Project Manager: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience; master's degree and 0 years’ experience; or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Principal Project Manager: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; master's degree and 3 years’ experience; 1 yr with PhD or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S citizen and have the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
• Demonstrated track record/ experience in project management/ execution and closeout.
• Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management principles.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and managing projects with many different stakeholders.
• Experience developing content, packaging, and briefing communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• Current/Active Special Program Access (SAP).
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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. 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.

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.

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.