Sr Principal Project Management – Release Manager (26-187)

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO · Huntsville, AL
Salary
$106,800–$168,200 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

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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 130 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Sr Principal Project Management – Release Manager (26-187)

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Project Management – Release Manager to join its Missile Defense Integration team in Colorado Springs or Huntsville. This senior-level role involves coordinating software releases, patches, and hotfixes for the C2BMC Regional Apps Software Team, supporting a large, globally deployed system used by the Department of Defense. The Release Manager will work closely with developers, product owners, and engineering managers to ensure timely and accurate deployment of software artifacts while maintaining robust documentation and tracking systems. Key responsibilities include managing multiple release processes, collaborating with Configuration Management and Quality Assurance teams, and developing performance metrics. Ideal candidates have a background in software development, experience with Agile methodologies like Scrum and Git, and strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Preferred qualifications include DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher, familiarity with C2BMC-specific deployment processes, and proficiency with data analytics tools such as Tableau.

What you'll do

  • Ensure proper planning, execution, and documentation of software releases, patches, and hotfixes.
  • Coordinate with developers, product owners, and engineering managers to manage release artifacts timely.
  • Serve as primary point of contact between Regional Apps Agile Release Train (ART) and other ARTs for current/future releases.
  • Collaborate with Configuration Management, Release Management, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure successful software artifact releases.
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the Regional Apps Enterprise.
  • Prioritize and manage emergency software changes to resolve operational deficiencies or anomalies promptly.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of software development experience or equivalent
  • Experience in release and configuration management within Agile environments
  • Proficiency in version control systems like Git and SVN
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles from planning to deployment
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
  • Active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher preferred
  • Familiarity with large, complex software systems used by the Department of Defense

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