Principal/ Sr Principal Project Management
Quick Summary
Working under pressure in a multiple conflicting priority environment to meet deadlines and fulfill internal/external customer needs Developing solutions for complex problems,
Must have Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience, Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience or High School diploma and 9 years of experience in the following: Logistics,
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Project Manager supporting RQ-4 Global Supply Chain Programs. This is an individual contributor, non-manager role with no direct reports. This candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in San Diego, CA.
This role offers flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a friendly team environment. Candidates who are self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions:
This role is responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content under the RQ-4 Programs. The individual will act as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for Global Supply Chain duties and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers. This role ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies are in place. Selected candidate would be accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and harmonizing material forecasting across the RQ-4 program in support of sales and cash initiatives. This individual would regularly brief the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.
The selected candidate will be a high-performing, experienced individual who is goal-oriented and well equipped to partner with a wide range of stakeholders, to support program and division objectives.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Working under pressure in a multiple conflicting priority environment to meet deadlines and fulfill internal/external customer needs
- →Developing solutions for complex problems, and effectively communicating approaches and findings to the team and stakeholders
- →Control Account Manager (CAM) for program labor and material and supporting material EAC reviews
- →Communicating and elevating supply chain risks, opportunities, and mitigations, effectively managing and executing strategies to create the most value for the program
- →Managing and overseeing sales forecast and invoicing for RQ-4 programs, coordinating information gathered from Supplier Management and Finance
- →Providing leadership for the GSC RQ-4 organization in a matrixed environment, ensuring strategies and plans are aligned with the business unit
- →Leading process improvement initiatives, training, and optimization efforts
Requirements
~2 min read- Must have Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience, Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience or High School diploma and 9 years of experience in the following: Logistics, Project Management, Business Management, Proposals, Resource Planning, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Price/Cost Analysis, Program Integration, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, or other Global Supply Chain related field
- Must have aerospace & defense (A&D) industry experience
- Must have Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of experience, Master’s Degree with at least 6 years of experience or High School diploma and 12 years of experience in the following: Logistics, Project Management, Business Management, Proposals, Resource Planning, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Price/Cost Analysis, Program Integration, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, or other Global Supply Chain related field
- Must have experience leading projects
- Must have aerospace & defense (A&D) industry experience
- CAM certification and/or experience
- Master's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain related field
- Solid understanding of ERP business systems
- Supplier Management experience
- Experience in GSC project management
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $94,200–$141,200 a year
- 11% below the $132,500 median for Project Manager jobs on Jobera (4,007 salaries).
- Posted
- 18 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 20, 2026
- First seen
- October 21, 2026
- Last seen
- November 7, 2026
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- Days active
- 16
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
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- November 7, 2026
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