Principal or Senior Principal Operations Project Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

At the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our manufacturing operations in Waynesboro, Virginia support production of advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Senior Principal Operations Project Manager (OPM) to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities.

What You'll Get To Do:

This position will be responsible for performing various duties on assigned programs, which include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of proposed and ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management, planning, project team, and operations management.

• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.

• Assesses project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives.

• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, operations management and customers.

• Drives continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.

This position is contingent upon proposal/task award. The chosen candidate is projected to start around January 2027.

This position may be filled as a Principal Operations Project Manager (level 3) or a Senior Principal Operations Project Manager (level 4) based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in project management, manufacturing, or engineering OR Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in project management, manufacturing or engineering

• Experience as an OPM, project manager, engineering program manager, or manufacturing analyst/engineer in leading a team of engineering and/or production personnel in military grade product manufacturing

• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Control Account Management (CAM) techniques or similar, which may include program cost and budgets, schedule management, or tracking and reporting program status

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance and higher-level program clearance(s)

• US citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in project management, manufacturing, or engineering OR Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in project management, manufacturing or engineering

• Experience as an OPM, project manager, engineering program manager, or manufacturing analyst/engineer in leading a team of engineering and/or production personnel in military grade product manufacturing

• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Control Account Management (CAM) techniques or similar, which may include program cost and budgets, schedule management, or tracking and reporting program status

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance and higher-level program clearance(s)

• US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management, Business Administration, Communications or other related field

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Proficiency in Risk and Opportunity management

• Experience presenting to executives

• Scheduling experience

• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in a manufacturing environment

• An active DoD Secret security clearance

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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.