Principal/ Sr Principal Project Management

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening in Global Supply Chain for a Principal/ Sr P rincipal Project Management to join our team. This position will be ON-SITE in San Diego, CA; Palmdale, CA; or El Segundo CA. This position is unable to support hybrid/remote opportunities. The selected candidate will be accountable as a focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program Management team and Global Supply Chain Team Functions. Drive financial and earned value accuracy, proposal leadership, management, strategy, integration, planning, and execution of GSC material, and labor. They will focus on supply chain execution and drive process improvements to ensure alignment with program priorities. Coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate integrated mitigation or opportunity plans are developed and executed to address any organizational or programmatic risks and opportunities related to procurement supply chain. Responsibilities include: Lead financial accuracy and earned value accuracy integration through successful Work Package Management Ensures that prior to program or project execution, all elements of the proposed supply chain program(s) plans have completed, integrated, and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement operation strategies. Leads supply chain execution and is accountable for horizontal and vertical integration, resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity and issue management, supplier performance, and resolution Prepare briefings and brief the PMO and GSCPM office on the status and issues affecting Program cost, driving Program risks and opportunities and schedule GSC performance Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Demonstrates the skill and ability to be considered an expert in the field within GSC. Develops strategic solutions for complex problems Develops supply chain strategy and leads activities for GSC in all phases of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP) Manages multifaceted projects through proposals and processes, coordinates interdepartmental activity, directs communication, and coordinates with suppliers and integrates efforts across all GSC functions Aligns project scope and deliverables with customer requirements and works closely with the technical community Leads Supply Chain Program execution for: Material cost, Forecasting, Risk/opportunity management, Supplier performance, Schedule performance. Supply chain issue resolution, Resource planning, Proposal Activity The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment and will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. They will be able successfully complete diverse work assignments and effectively collaborate in team settings across all levels. This selected candidate must be able to collaborate closely with executive and program leadership. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. This role is responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from proposal development through execution and contract closeout. Primary responsibilities require oversight of all functions across the supply chain for a particular work scope, including but not limited to: Earned Value Management, Material Forecasting, Requirements and Planning, and Supplier Management. In addition to utilization of SAP and Excel (Pivot Tables), Microsoft Project (scheduling) and other Microsoft Office programs. Basic Qualifications Principal Project Management (Level 3): Must have Bachelor's with 5 years, Master's with 3 years or High School diploma/equivalent with 9 years' experience in the following: Project Management, Program Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Business Management, Proposals, Program Scheduling, Price/Cost Analysis, Program Integration, or other Global Supply Chain related field Experience in Microsoft Office Experience in SAP, ERP or other related business software application Must have ACTIVE DoD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company to meet its business needs. Senior Principal Project Management (Level 4): Must have Bachelor's with 8 years, Master's with 6 years or High School diploma/equivalent with 12 years' experience in the following: Project Management, Program Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Business Management, Proposals, Program Scheduling, Price/Cost Analysis, Program Integration, or other Global Supply Chain related field Experience in Microsoft Office EVMS or CAM Knowledge Experience in SAP, ERP or other related business software application Must have ACTIVE DoD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company to meet its business needs Preferred Qualifications: Excel experience (ie. to apply lookups, pivot tables, other data retrieval or analysis techniques) Experience Managing Suppliers or Program Schedules Purchasing experience Experience providing financial and business support Process mapping and process improvement experience. ?Special Program Access Proposal/Estimating Experience Program Management experience Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 Secondary 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.

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