Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Project Management – Enterprise Release Manager to join their Missile Defense Integration team in Colorado Springs or Huntsville. This senior-level role involves defining and maintaining C2BMC release procedures, ensuring compliance with these procedures across all products, and overseeing the administration of the release tracking tool. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, systems engineering, and configuration management, along with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and continuous integration/delivery practices. They must be proficient in managing complex deliveries, coordinating across development teams, and providing training to stakeholders. Additionally, candidates should possess a current Secret security clearance and be willing to travel occasionally for business needs within the context of missile defense system operations and integrations.
Skills
Agile
CI/CD
Jira
Confluence
Git
GitLab
Earned Value Management
Configuration Management
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Systems Engineering
Software Engineering
Integration and Test
Modeling and Simulation
Security Clearance
DoD
MVP
Release Management
Metrics Analysis
What you'll do
Defines and maintains C2BMC release procedures and ensures compliance across all products.
Reviews and authorizes external delivery of all C2BMC releases after successful testing.
Oversees administration and data integrity for the release tracking tool, ensuring accuracy throughout the process.
Interfaces with Solution Chiefs to identify and define required releases with content and deadlines.
Provides final quality check before authorizing a C2BMC release, ensuring compliance with program procedures.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in engineering or computer science fields
Active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
Extensive experience in Configuration Management and modern release management practices
Proven leadership on large-scale software programs and multi-domain Command and Control Systems
Expertise in Agile methodologies, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, and Earned Value Management
Strong coordination skills across development teams, QA, CM, and deployment for release requirements
Technical proficiency in developing and driving vision and strategy for external customers and internal teams
Market check
Salary context
This
$106,800–$168,200
range sits above
13%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$147,880–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$155,561–$218,293
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 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
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