Senior Principal Operations Project Manager (OPM)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sykesville
Posted on: April 1, 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 is looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Operations Project Manager (OPM) based out of Sykesville, Maryland. The OPM must be a self-starter, self-motivated, dynamic individual who can work in a demanding environment. What You’ll Get To Do: Manage and maintain the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Test, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Mission Assurance (MA), Global Supply Chain (GSC), Engineering, and Shipping/Inventory. Achieve targeted cost and schedule requirements. Facilitate internal meetings to support design, production, and problem resolution. Report Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and serve as the Cost Account Management (CAM) for manufacturing projects. Represent manufacturing as a subject matter expert at Non-Advocate Reviews / Independent Cost Evaluations (NARICE). Lead/participate in a product team, responsible for product-level requirements analysis, Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), engineering and manufacturing of the products assigned, product tracking, and product visibility. Represent manufacturing at the program Risk Review Board (RRB) meetings and create / manage any applicable manufacturing risks and/or opportunities from the program risk register. Support and generate proposal documentation as needed to foster new work. The OPM candidate must possess excellent communication skills - both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills; a good problem-solving mindset; and the ability to present program visibility at internal/external meetings to include all levels of management including executive level. This is an individual contributor role. Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal OPM: A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in engineering, manufacturing or business management or a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in engineering, manufacturing or business management with a Master's degree Experience with leadership and project management Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance per business requirements US citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in engineering or business management Experience as an OPM and as a Control Account Manager (CAM) Experience managing repairs, sustainment activities, and/or experience with GP management through the GOLD system Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement Experience in engineering or manufacturing Experience with Basis of Estimates (BOEs), shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Active Secret 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: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00 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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