Senior Principal CIDO IT Program Manager

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Linthicum, MD
Salary
$135,800–$203,600 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $170k
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This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $160,050–$219,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal CIDO IT Program Manager

Sr. Principal CIDO IT Program Manager joins the Mission Systems Sector PMO Mission Next division to provide technical leadership and management for a multi-program portfolio. Working within a matrixed organizational structure, this individual leads cross-functional teams to deliver cost-effective IT and Cybersecurity services aligned with enterprise strategy. Daily responsibilities include managing project budgets and schedules, overseeing the design and testing of digital solutions, identifying technical debt for removal, and acting as a liaison between CIDO and NGMS. The role requires expertise in infrastructure implementations, business applications, and IT operations to solve complex requirements within a high-security environment. Essential skills include experience with ServiceNow for tracking, Agile practices, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and data analytics principles. This position addresses the challenge of maintaining secure, integrated technology environments while ensuring consistent service level objectives across various government programs.

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization to provide IT management and technical thought leadership for a multi-program portfolio.
  • Deliver IT and Cybersecurity services that align with enterprise strategy, technology roadmaps, and quality standards.
  • Manage the design, development, integration, and testing of digital solutions while overseeing budget and schedule requirements.
  • Drive the implementation of standardized digital solutions while identifying and retiring technical debt.
  • Act as a CIDO ambassador to programs, business leadership, and end-users to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Identify systemic technical challenges and coordinate with functional representatives to develop and implement solutions.
  • Liaise between facilities and security teams to maintain optimal IT and Cyber service environments at the site.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation Program.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Requires an Associate’s degree with 10 years of experience, Bachelor’s with 8 years, Master’s with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years.
  • A High School diploma and 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have at least 5 years of IT project management experience including planning, scheduling, and workload forecasting.
  • Experience providing strategic direction for IT products, processes, applications, and technologies is required.
  • Must demonstrate ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders ranging from technical staff to executive management.

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