Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-California-Sunnyvale
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 seeking a talented Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management to join our team. The Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program. Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives Measuring and reporting program performance Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions. Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities Development and adherence to master plans and schedules Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization Lead develop and submit cross functional proposals. This position can be filled at a Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management level. Basic Qualifications for the Principal Project Management: Bachelor's degree and 5 years, or master’s and 3 years’ of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries. Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager. Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal. Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Project Management: Bachelor's degree and 8 years, or master’s and 6 years’ of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management