Strategic Program Manager – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector seeks a Principal Project Management professional (Level 3 or Level 4) to join our team in Madison, Wisconsin. This individual contributor role focuses on reviewing project status and budgets, coordinating resource planning, and facilitating meetings in a high-tempo environment.

You will support program leadership with strategic planning, data-driven metrics, and proactive communication, while embodying our culture of curiosity, collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Active secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP clearances.
• Proficiency in creating, maintaining, and utilizing metrics; strong data analytics.
• Experience leading a project and managing multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Ability to work independently and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly deliverables, metrics, and presentations.
• Collaborate across functions to meet objectives.
• Support strategic planning for quality and productivity.
• Maintain data, visibility, and metrics for deliveries.
• Facilitate internal meetings with stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver briefings to Program Leadership.
• Identify opportunities for change and drive improvements.
• Track action items to completion.
• Monitor project progress and intervene when needed.
• Manage schedules and status reports.
• Ensure organizational rhythm for deadlines.
• Collaborate with PMs, line managers, and clients.

Skills

Data analysis

Project leadership

Independent work

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector seeks a Principal Project Management professional (Level 3 or Level 4) to join our team in Madison, Wisconsin. This individual contributor role focuses on reviewing project status and budgets, coordinating resource planning, and facilitating meetings in a high-tempo environment.

You will support program leadership with strategic planning, data-driven metrics, and proactive communication, while embodying our culture of curiosity, collaboration, and