Principal​/SR Principal Project Manager - R10221858

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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.

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Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal/SR Principal Project Manager to support the Navigation & Cockpit Business Unit within the Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity (NIC) Division
. This position will be located onsite in Salt Lake City, Utah
.

The Principal/SR Principal Project Manager will be responsible for developing strong customer relationships, and leading teams in the Inertial products field. Your expertise will contribute to cutting‑edge systems and technologies ensuring national security.

The Principal/SR Principal Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end management of critical programs within our Lifecycle Product Sustainment organization. The role demands an experienced leader who can drive execution excellence by balancing technical, operational, and customer‑facing activities. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and become the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring project success while adhering to contractual and quality requirements.

This role supports both Government and Commercial contracts, Foreign and Domestic customers.

• Develop and cultivate customer relationships by interfacing with customer for managing the overhaul & repair of returned material
• Satisfy customer expectations of rapid product repair turn‑around time, develop/adopt and integrate solutions for difficult repair situations involving component obsolescence or compressed time frames, and provide accurate and timely project status reporting to internal and external management
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders, delivering regular status updates, managing change requests, and addressing concerns.
• Plan and direct all phases of project execution—from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure—to ensure timely and on‑budget delivery.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, establish milestones, and track progress against baseline plans and strategic objectives.
• Supporting development of product business plans including new business or product line expansion with the customer and within the business unit
• Identify potential obstacles and proactively implement risk management strategies, including resource allocation and contractual adjustments.
• Oversee project budgets and financial performance, ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting.
• Coordinate work across technical, manufacturing, and administrative teams, ensuring effective collaboration and efficient workflow.
• Utilize software tools such as MS Office Suite (with advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and Project) and ERP systems,…