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Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Principal CIDO IT Program Manager or Sr. Principal CIDO IT Program Manager that will support the Business Lifecycle Solutions Portfolio.
This is a remote/virtual position, but the selected candidate will need to be within driving distance to one of our facilities.
This requisition may be filled at either a Principal CIDO IT Program Manager (T03) or Sr. Principal CIDO IT Program Manager (T04).
The selected candidate will oversee multiple programs and projects in support of the CIDO mission. Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
Leading and working within a matrixed team.
Effectively interact with members of the Corporate team, IT organizations, Sector, Division, and Program/Project leadership teams to optimize strategies in support of stated goals and objectives as applicable.
Providing direction and leadership as a CIDO PM over enterprise activities in support of business functions to include strategy development, budget, schedule management, staffing, monitoring, and controlling program and project outcomes.
Acting as the liaison between corporate and sector or functional senior management to ensure alignment of digital strategies, proposals (internal and external), developing requirements, and execution of plans to deliver against business requirements.
Oversee product and service acquisition, delivery, teaming relationships, and communication activities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of solutions.
Enabling the delivery of information systems and services to include design, development, and analysis.
Focus on user experiences and high customer satisfaction ratings.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain project schedules.
Manage risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and opportunities.
Coordinate business and IT activities.
Support requirements, testing, training, and deployment efforts.
Prepare executive status reports and dashboards.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops.
Support business readiness and change management activities.
Lead and operate in a matrixed environment.
Principal CIDO IT Program Manager (T03) Basic Qualifications:
5 Years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in: Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; 3 Years with a Masters; 1 Year with a PhD.
3 to 5 years of Project Management experience and experience with Project Management methodologies and tools.
Proficient in IT systems and strategies, estimating and proposals, requirements development, systems and application integration, program security execution and compliance (including DFAR & Risk Management Framework), and related disciplines.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Sr. Principal CIDO IT Program Manager (T04) Basic Qualifications:
8 Years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in: Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; 6 Years with a Masters; 4 Years with a PhD.
5 to 7 years of Project Management experience and experience with Project Management methodologies and tools.
Expertise in IT systems and strategies, estimating and proposals, requirements development, systems and application integration, program security execution and compliance (including DFAR & Risk Management Framework), and related disciplines.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience delivering complex Enterprise IT solutions and capabilities.
Experience with data migration, testing, training, or deployment activities.
Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, finance, or procurement processes.
PMP, CAPM, SAFe, Scrum certification, ITIL, or other technical certifications.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivating your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule option, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD with 1 year of relevant experience
- 3 to 5 years of project management experience for the Principal level
- 5 to 7 years of project management experience for the Senior Principal level
- Experience with project management methodologies and tools
- Proficiency in IT systems and strategies, estimating and proposals, requirements development, systems and application integration, program security execution, and compliance
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience delivering complex enterprise IT solutions and capabilities
- Experience with data migration, testing, training, or deployment activities
- Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, finance, or procurement processes
- PMP, CAPM, SAFe, Scrum, ITIL, or other technical certification
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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