Sentinel Principal/Sr Principal Project Management - 18891
Quick Summary
The selected candidate will be responsible for oversight and management of operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team,
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a experienced Principal/Sr Principal Project Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program in enhancing the US Space Force’s ICBM capabilities and ushering in a new era of Strategic Deterrence. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Responsibilities
~2 min readThe selected candidate will be responsible for oversight and management of operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. The Project Manager reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. They are responsible for assessing project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. The Project Manager develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients. Candidate will help drive execution and must be able to effectively communicate with upper-level leadership. You will interface across all elements and sub-elements within SEIT as well as coordinate with other program and SDS division leaders. A successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and management experience is highly desired.
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Coordinate with program assignment managers.
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Integrate between program Segments, and supporting functional teams.
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Review status of projects and budget, manage schedules, assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
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Monitor and report project progress and for intervention and problem solving with senior management.
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Evaluate and report health metrics for the IPT.
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Coordinate schedules, and provide liaison assistance between the interfacing IPTs.
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Ensure IPT compliance with program processes and procedures and implement improvements.
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Coordinate and prepare executive and customer presentations.
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Facilitate, coordinate and track preparation and submission of contract and other data deliverables to the customer.
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Coordinate and manage efforts surrounding key program events.
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Collaboration and communication.
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Requirements
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Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.
PMP Certification.
Firm understanding and application of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations.
Executive presence and comfort in communications at that level.
1 year (Principal) 3 Years (Sr Principal) of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
Experience with establishing Strategy, Roadmap, Vision artifacts.
Demonstrated experience using SAP, Windows software packages, Atlassian Tool Suite, and other electronic databases.
Proficient in Agile Development.
A successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and management experience.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $81,400–$122,000 a year
- 25% below the $135,000 median for Project Manager jobs on Jobera (3,494 salaries).
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Listing Details
- Posted
- November 1, 2026
- First seen
- November 1, 2026
- Last seen
- November 1, 2026
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- Trust Level
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- November 1, 2026
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