28d ago

Sr Principal Project Management

United States-California-Sunnyvalesenior
OtherProject Management
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Support of production activities and problems associated with Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Launcher hardware. Support Spares, Repairs and Gas Generator group production activities, as applicable,

Requirements Summary

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of project/program management experience or closely related OR Master's with 6 years relevant experience OR PhD with 4 years relevant experience.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Project Manager based onsite at the Sunnyvale, CA location.

The selected candidate will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as a liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports. Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Responsibilities

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    Bachelor's degree with 8 years of project/program management experience or closely related OR Master's with 6 years relevant experience OR PhD with 4 years relevant experience.

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    Excellent verbal communication skills and comfortable speaking in a group environment with the customer.

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    Proficient in Microsoft office software.

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    US citizenship required.

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    Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

Requirements

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  • Exposure to Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Navy customer SP22

  • Experience includes Military or Civil Servant

  •  Background working with the Department of Defense (DoD) customer

  • Experience working DFAR items, DD1149 and/or Navy contracts

  • Cost Account Manager (CAM) Certification with NG or other Govt contracts.

  • Logistics experience

  • Able to review and understand engineering drawings

  • Occasional travel 5 % of the time to California, West Virginia, Georgia, Washington State or Washington D.C.

  • Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

  • Current government Secret security clearance or ability to obtain Secret clearance.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States-California-Sunnyvale
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

About this job

Posted
28 days ago
Employer
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Listing Details

Posted
September 17, 2026
First seen
October 5, 2026
Last seen
October 15, 2026

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Sr Principal Project Management