Principal Information Systems Project Manager

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems support team in Melbourne, FL .

The Project Manager will lead AI process of use cases for the NGAS AI Governance Council while also supporting AI deployments across the sector. Supporting the CIDO – AS PMO, you will coordinate cross‑functional teams - including AI data scientists, engineers, Council stakeholders, and program management - to usher AI ideas through the governance process and manage the AI deployment projects across the sector.

The role demands ownership of schedule, cost, and risk, as well as strong collaboration with cross‑organizational teams, customers, and program management. In addition, this role will support CIDO management with NGAS Engineering Tools demand, utilization, and standardized processes for license lifecycle management. You will coordinate with the ESP Portfolio Managers, Program CIDO PMs, and NGAS Tools Lead to ensure proper forecasting, utilization of licenses, and following standard processes.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Create and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for AI work‑packages.

• Develop spend plans; track actuals vs. plan.

• Monitor name runs to ensure appropriate charging.

• Identify critical‑path activities, forecast schedule risk, and recommend corrective actions.

• Oversee operational aspects of ongoing deployment projects and act as liaison between the Program Management Office and project teams.

• Work with cross‑organizational teams and customers to set, articulate, and communicate goals and priorities.

• Partner with AI engineers and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize high‑impact AI use cases.

• Coordinate with IT, and cyber security, legal, Air‑worthiness teams to ensure AI solutions meet data quality, privacy, security, and governance requirements.

• Prepare and deliver status reports, meeting minutes, and executive briefings to Program Managers, sector executives, and customers.

• Support CIDO management with NGAS Engineering Tools demand, utilization, and standardized processes for license lifecycle management.

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or related discipline

• Master's with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5…