Posted:
5/14/2026, 6:31:42 AM
Location(s):
Virginia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Product
Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Project Manager (Program Coordinator / Portfolio Integration Lead) position that will report to the Integrated Missions Portfolio Director. The Integrated Missions portfolio is a rapidly growing portfolio of programs and pursuits within the Rapid Innovation Operation Unit in the Space Superiority Division focused on delivering critical systems for national security. This position manages the portfolio-level cadence and operational affairs within the portfolio leadership team. The selected candidate will guide opportunities for collaboration between the individual Program Managers and their teams.
This role will be responsible for managing the portfolio operating cadence including but not limited to; managing an integrated portfolio schedule, gathering and reporting staffing needs, managing capital and infrastructure needs across the portfolio, facilitating/coordinating major customer reviews/visits, setting up meetings for Directors and PMs, taking notes, documenting actions, collecting inputs to close actions, building reports, identifying trending data, standardizing processes/templates and leading special projects. This role is expected to partner across all functional groups and will have insight into all aspects of the business to include financials, program execution, staffing, reporting, and strategy.
What we are looking for:
Adept at dealing with competing priorities and deadlines at a leadership level (supporting Directors and above); the candidate must be responsive, pro-active and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
Experience with cost and schedule management.
Experience operating within a matrix environment and influencing senior peers.
An individual who is looking to play a major part in supporting business growth and operational maturity.
Excellent communicator who can provide clear and concise messaging both externally to customers and internally within Northrop Grumman.
A collaborative individual with confidence and integrity to earn stakeholders’ confidence
Strong logic, drafting and presentation development skills
Excellent problem solving, influencing, negotiation and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clarity and impact at all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to prioritize and complete competing priorities and projects within critical deadlines.
Other requirements:
Please note that this role is required to be on site everyday
25% Travel may be required.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, 12+ years of applicable experience will be considered.
Active TS clearance at time of application
Demonstrated experience working across multiple functions of the organization leading complex projects in support of organizational goals / objectives.
Technologically savvy with tools such as Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, etc. to drive efficient collaboration and productivity.
Proficient in workforce planning management, including tracking staffing requirements based on business needs and organizational goals.
Experience in generating electronic content that effectively communicates organizational messages and brand identity.
Experience in facilitating employee engagement, team-building activities that increase collaboration and morale.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Experience working with senior executives.
High energy, strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and a hands-on level, as needed.
Experience processing large amounts of information, synthesizing, and integrating to meet various leadership team needs.
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software