Principal Project Management

Posted 16 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Melbourne, FL, USA
In-Office
81K-122K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manage execution of a restricted hardware design program in Melbourne, FL: integrate cost, schedule, and technical requirements; coordinate stakeholders; manage risks and opportunities; support team leads/CAMs; prepare leadership and customer briefings; participate in proposals, change management, and process improvement. Requires active clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Project Manager to support our hardware design and development team with overall execution on a restricted program located in Melbourne, FL.

This role requires a candidate skilled in the core competencies of project management, specifically risk and opportunity management and change management.

The successful candidate will support the team lead in day to day execution, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure cost, schedule, and technical objectives are being met. They will work with leadership to gather performance metrics and execution status for presentation at internal checks and reviews, preparing briefing material for both customers and leadership. The successful candidate should possess enough technical acumen and situational awareness to ensure seamless integration with other teams to achieve program objectives.

This role is in person supporting 9/80 work schedule at our Melbourne, FL site and requires an active or in scope security clearance to start.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with program leadership to ensure continuous on-time delivery of capabilities

Facilitate weekly heading checks and regular communications to keep all affected parties informed of progress, changes and issues

Integrate cost, schedule, and technical requirements and identify risks and opportunities throughout execution

Manage multiple work packages and support team leads and CAMs through the business management cycle

Participate in Risk and Opportunity Management

Participate in proposal activities for new projects

Provide upwards reporting for senior management program reviews

Participate in process improvement initiatives and the change management process

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5 Years of experience in project management (or equivalent military experience); OR Master's Degree with 3 Years of project management experience
  • Experience using Microsoft Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MSProject)
  • Current in scope US Government Secret Clearance and the ability to attain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Agile methodology
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in an agile environment
  • Proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques, which includes program cost and schedule management
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure changes to plans are fully understood
  • Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority of personnel
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to organize, balance, and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly dynamic aerospace environment
  • Ability to develop solutions to complex problems requiring the use of ingenuity, creativity, and participation of internal and/or external personnel & teams

Primary 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of project management experience OR Master's degree with 3 years of project management experience
  • Experience using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MSProject)
  • Current in-scope US Government Secret clearance (active) and ability to attain Special Program Access within a reasonable time
  • Ability to work in person at Melbourne, FL and support a 9/80 work schedule
  • Ability to travel up to approximately 10% of the time
  • Experience with Agile methodology
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in an agile environment
  • Proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to organize, balance, and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic aerospace environment
  • Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using creativity and cross-team participation

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Northrop Grumman Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

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.

Similar Jobs

Northrop Grumman Logo Northrop Grumman

Principal / Sr. Principal Project Management - Ops and UR&R Staffing

Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
In-Office
Melbourne, FL, USA
85636 Employees
81K-152K Annually

Northrop Grumman Logo Northrop Grumman

Project Management/Principal Project Management

Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
In-Office
Melbourne, FL, USA
85636 Employees
66K-122K Annually

Northrop Grumman Logo Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Project Management

Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
In-Office
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
85636 Employees
101K-152K Annually

Northrop Grumman Logo Northrop Grumman

Principal/Sr Principal Technical Services Project Management

Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
In-Office
2 Locations
85636 Employees
98K-213K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Outpost Space Thumbnail
Aerospace • Defense
US
24 Employees
Kepler  Thumbnail
Fintech • Software
New York, New York
6 Employees
Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account