Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Principal Project Manager or Sr. Principal Project Manager to oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects supporting the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role involves managing schedules, preparing status reports, resolving project issues, and collaborating with subcontracting teams using IWO or supplier management. Key responsibilities include monitoring project progress, organizing summit meetings, and translating engineering needs into procurement orders. Candidates must have strong experience in project management, risk management, and earned value management, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Atlassian Suite tools like Confluence and Jira. The ideal candidate will also possess a DoD Secret Clearance and demonstrate exceptional analytical skills within the defense industry context.
Skills
Microsoft Project
Jira
Confluence
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Atlassian
Agile
Earned Value Management
Risk Management
Schedule Management
PMP
SAP
CI/CD
What you'll do
Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects related to Sentinel products.
Manage project schedules and prepare status reports using Earned Value performance metrics.
Develop mechanisms to monitor project progress and resolve issues with stakeholders.
Support subcontracting efforts through Intercompany Work Orders or supplier management.
Organize summit meetings, develop agendas, and integrate with other project managers.
Translate engineering needs into Purchase Order generation for Global Supply Chain.
What we're looking for
At least 4 years of project leadership experience with demonstrated track record in project management and execution.
Active DoD Secret Clearance with investigation date within the last 6 years required; Top Secret clearance preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project) and Atlassian Suite tools (Confluence and Jira).
Strong knowledge of Project Management principles and experience managing schedules and risks.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with ability to work independently.
Experience working within a multi-team environment and supporting subcontracting efforts.
Market check
Salary context
This
$81,400–$122,000
range sits above
2%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$129,400–$199,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,350–$207,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 235 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Northrop Grumman
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
Northrop Grumman currently has
173 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$113,900–$170,950
across 168 roles with salary data.
Microsoft Project
Jira
Confluence
Earned Value Management
MS Office Products
Atlassian Suite
PMP Certification
Project Management
Risk Management
Schedule Management
CI/CD
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Earned Value Management System
Atlassian Jira
PMP
CI/CD
Project Management
Program Management
EVMS
Supplier Management
ICBM
Risk Management
Budgeting
SAP
Top Secret Clearance
DoD Secret Clearance
Security Clearances
Subcontractor Management
Customer Relationship Management
Performance Management
Career Development
Staffing
Merit Planning
Earned Value Principles
Cost Account Manager
Program Reporting
Integrated Program Team
Incremental Planning & Tracking
IFCs