Principal​/Sr. Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be 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 seeking a Project Management Lead to join our Engineering & Sciences (E&S) Hardware Engineering team in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. In this highly visible role, you will partner directly with the MSTS RM HWE Director and leadership team to drive strategic initiatives, shape operating rhythms, and enable data‑driven decisions across a large, complex engineering organization.

• Drive execution of strategic initiatives and tasks initiated by the RM HWE Director by working with cross-functional teams and business leaders throughout the organization and sector.
• Establish and maintain the operating rhythm for the RM HWE Director and Leadership Team, including regular cadences, reviews, and follow‑up.

• Serve as the focal point for communication and collaboration for the RM HWE organization and ensure strong collaboration across the entire MSTS E&S organization.
• Support the Director in cultivating relationships with strategic partners and other key stakeholders.
• Draft organizational communications related to calendar events, functional processes, and strategic updates.

• Lead internal special project initiatives and the HWE Director, including overseeing HWE process activities, establishing and leading cross-discipline teams, managing overhead budgets on initiatives, and briefing the HWE Director and senior leaders.
• Facilitate organizational strategy discussions (off‑sites, roadmap development, engagement planning) across all RM HWE areas.

• Work with the RM HWE leadership team to support workforce planning, metrics, and movement of work across campuses.
• Perform analysis, planning, and forecasting to aid leadership, financial, and organizational decision making.
• Facilitate the collection and presentation of metrics and develop analytical tools to track results and measurable outcomes versus stated objectives/goals.
• Coordinate RM HWE financials and management of investments (ITA/Capital, etc.) across the organization.

• Establish agendas and coordinate preparation for leadership team meetings, off‑sites, events, and other key meetings.
• Shadow the Director at major meetings and events, reviewing the agenda and pre‑/post‑interactions to ensure successful outcomes.
• Anticipate and manage materials, data, and presentation needs for upcoming meetings and events.
• Brief the Director on key issues, challenges, and decisions made at meetings.
• Work with the administrative team to facilitate staff meetings (establish rhythms, coordinate special topics).

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated project management, analytical, planning, and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivat…