Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman

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Management
Saint Augustine, FL (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 for a Principal Project Management to support our E-2D Operations Project Management group (OPM). This candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in St. Augustine, FL. Please note, due to the nature of the role, an on-site presence is required and cannot be performed remotely.

The Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) team is an integral part of day-to-day operations and routinely works alongside many of the other organizations here in St. Augustine. This is a team that comes together to learn, collaborate, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for applicants that enjoy working with and learning from their peers and are not afraid to jump in and make a difference!

This is an individual contributor role, a non-manager role with no direct reports.

Please note: A start date, for candidates selected, is contingent upon Business/Customer funding. Limited travel to other Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Continuous improvement Experience
  • Working closely with functional/Program manager to provide direction to maintain production support.
  • Maintain and develop cost and schedule analysis charts to help support managerial direction.
  • Provide guidance and statement of work to shop floor technicians.
  • Ordering of materials and goods to ensure the on-time delivery of our product.
  • Report status of work to respective customers.
  • Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques
  • Coordinate with different functional teams to implement solutions and monitor outcomes
  • Analyze multiple data sources in detail to identify trends and patterns using engineering fundamentals.


We offer a 4/10 shift structure, flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications Principal Project Manager:
  • Bachelor's degree and 4 years' experience in Project Management, Manufacturing/Production Management, Program Integration, Business management, Global Supply Chain, Logistics and/or Program Control experience OR Master's Degree with 3 Years of experience in Project Management, Manufacturing/Production Management, Program Integration, Business management, Global Supply Chain, Logistics and/or Program Control experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite
  • Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DOD clearance and program access within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Defense Industry Experience.
  • Experience in or knowledge of a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience interfacing with customers, suppliers, and leadership.
  • Experience with schedule creation and briefing.
  • Experience in analyzing large quantities of data to determine KPIs/performance metric reporting and analysis.


What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $78,700.00 - $118,100.00

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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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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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