Principal Information Systems Project Manager

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Roy, UT
Salary
$98,400–$147,600 / yr
Posted
24 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Principal Information Systems Project Manager

As a Principal Information Systems Project Manager within the SDS Engineering Functional Homeroom, you will oversee large-scale, complex projects for the Sentinel Program from inception to completion. You will implement strategic project management practices, engage with senior leadership, and ensure deliverables meet technical requirements while staying on schedule and within budget. Your daily responsibilities include performing Control Account Manager tasks, Earned Value Management activities, Integrated Master Schedule tracking, and Risk, Issue, Opportunity management. You will also manage procurement, resource allocation, and software development capabilities using Agile and DevOps methodologies like PI Planning and backlog refinement. Required skills include proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence, and experience with Systems Engineering life cycles or Software Development Life Cycle processes within manufacturing, engineering, cyber, or data domains.

What you'll do

  • Oversee large-scale, complex projects from inception to completion across multiple functional organizations.
  • Implement strategic project management practices to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
  • Perform Control Account Manager (CAM) tasks and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) activities.
  • Manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and track Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) metrics.
  • Coordinate procurement, purchasing, supplier management, and contract actions.
  • Manage resources and lead project teams through the software development life cycle.
  • Execute Agile/DevOps processes including PI Planning, backlog refinement, and Jira management.
  • Develop and deliver software and digital capability tools to meet programmatic requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
  • Minimum education/experience: 5 years with a Bachelor's, 3 years with a Master's, or 1 year with a PhD.
  • Knowledge or experience in Systems Engineering "V" Life Cycle or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Atlassian Suite (Jira and Confluence).
  • Experience in projects related to Manufacturing, Production, Engineering, SW Dev, IT Operations, Cyber, or Data.
  • Experience as a Control Account Manager or Program Manager with robust Full Criteria Earned Value Management experience (preferred).
  • Project Management, Agile, or DAU Certification (preferred).

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