Sr. Principal Project Management Specialist

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 6, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Program Project Management Specialist based out of Sunnyvale, CA. The qualified applicant will become part of the COLUMBIA Turbine Generator (TG) Program. This position will serve on-site in the greater Sunnyvale, CA area. What You’ll Get to Do: You will fill a role within a large business organization, and will support the senior Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Manager, and work with other program managers, engineers, and other stakeholders of the risk, issue, and opportunity management efforts. Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to: Manage program schedule, working with functional stakeholders to identify issues and work timely resolutions Assist in definition, planning, organizing, directing and controlling risk and opportunity management efforts. Evaluate and approves risk and opportunity handling approaches, mitigation plans and approves opportunity capture. Maintain program risk and opportunity register. Coordinates with suppliers, vendors, higher level managers, and external Customers on general risk and opportunity metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the risk and opportunity management process and procedures. Inform and advises higher level management on critical project risks and mitigations. Facilitate meetings and coordinate risks within a program. This position may be filled at the Sr. Principal level. Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Program Project Management Specialist: A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master’s degree and 6 or more years of relevant work experience Experience coordinating project tasks, including planning, scheduling and tracking progress. Experience with Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) Experience with data visualization and organizational skills Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance US Citizenship Required Preferred Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Program Project Management Specialist : Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders Experience on Aerospace and Defense hardware production programs Experience with Earned Value Management principles Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance. What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Primary 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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