Project Management/Principal Project Management - Program Infrastructure
Northrop Grumman
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Palmdale, CA · Posted October 27, 2026
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About the job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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 is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Principal Project Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.
Note: This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. This role can be filled at either level.
This position is for the role of Infrastructure Project Manager across multiple sites. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse organization within the Strike Infrastructure & Capacity Expansion Team. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing an array of average to complex projects related to any of the following: seating capacity expansion, building construction, Cost Center readiness, and more. Candidate will perform as the primary liaison/facilitator and Project Manager for multiple projects, simultaneously, and will do so while working closely with Program Management, Integrated Product Team (IPT) representatives, and leadership, as well as Manufacturing Operations, Facilities, IT, Security, and other organizations, and possibly other Programs, as applicable to the particular project. Most projects will require the selected candidate to coordinate with stakeholders to author and receive approval of requirements document.
Use of Gantt, PERT, and/or MS Project will be required to manage the project. The selected candidate will also communicate status of projects to leadership, proactively identify and communicate risks, expeditiously work issues, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations.
Basic Qualifications for Project Manager:
Must have 2 years of project management experience with bachelor’s degree OR 0 years of project management experience with master’s degree or Ph. D.
Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite; Project, PowerPoint, Word, and/or Excel
Experience with developing PERT and Gantt charts
Experience integrating across multiple teams and functions
Experience with Share Point
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Manager:
Must have 5 years of project management experience with bachelor’s degree OR 3 years of project management experience with master’s degree.
Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite; Project, PowerPoint, Word, and/or Excel
Experience with developing PERT and Gantt charts
Experience integrating across multiple teams and functions
Experience with Share Point
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Facility engineering and/or construction
Experience developing requirements with stakeholders
Experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment
Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management System
Experience managing capital and / or indirect budgets
Certified Control Account Manager (CAM)
Experience using Jira, Kanban
Experience with iBuy
Experience in facilities / construction
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Demonstrated success leading multiple projects, simultaneously
Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00
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.