Sr Principal Project Management

Provide daily leadership, direction and development of the F-35 Production Repair Program and Supply Support Item Management team, ensuring members have sufficient training, statement of work and accountable for quality and timeliness of deliverables to customers

Collaborate proactively with Program Leadership on significant emerging pressures, mitigation plans, and cost improvement opportunities; drive affordability initiatives to improve operational efficiencies throughout the Production Repairs Statement of Work (SOW)

Lead coordination and support of internal and external meetings by collecting and summarizing Subject Matter Expert (SME) inputs and collaborate in discussions regarding hardware status, cost, schedule, technical topics and recovery

Drive integration of efficiency initiatives, requirements, configuration, as well as other program needs to include management and mitigation of issues and risks

Interface with Global Supply Chain (GSC) to support timely completion of repairs

Develop Integrated Product Team (IPT) agenda topics and participate in various customer telecons to discuss and resolve issues of concern

Participate in long-term planning activities to support program success

We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Succeed Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant program integration, supply chain and/or logistics experience OR a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant program integration, supply chain and/or logistics experience

Prior experience working with cross-functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Business Management, Field Operations, etc.)

General knowledge of business systems (SAP and MES)

Proficient in use of Microsoft business tools (Visio, Excel, Project, MS Teams)

Experience leading a team and/or project and interfacing with external customers

Basic knowledge of earned value processes and procedures

Your ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a business or technical field

F-35 program experience

Prior program and/or functional management experience

Proficiency using program business tools; SAP, JDL, and MES

Executive writing and presentation skills

Experience in spares, repairs, change requests/modifications, and support equipment

Program and portfolio management experience

Experience managing capital and / or indirect budgets

Active, In scope DoD Secret clearance

Thrive with Us* At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.
Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): El Segundo, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10227323

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-01T20:04:40