Principal / Senior Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No 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 a highly capable F-35 Principal Project Management/ Sr Principal Project Management to lead and support cross-functional initiatives within the F-35 Program Operations & Integration team. This role is 100% on-site in Redondo Beach, CA or Palmdale, CA. This role requires not only strong project management, but also strong business acumen to bridge strategy and execution, and the discretion to handle highly visible initiatives. The selected individual will need to effectively communicate with internal/external stakeholders (senior executives, customers, and suppliers) ensuring alignment to broader enterprise goals. Strategic Business Initiatives: The individual will dedicate a significant portion of their time to supporting enterprise-level strategic initiatives across the broader F-35 business unit. These initiatives will vary in scope and may span areas such as operational efficiency and improvement plans, customer engagements, and executive-level priorities. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain high visibility and build trusted relationships across the business. This aspect of the role is ideal for a driven individual looking to demonstrate leadership and create impact beyond immediate project scope. The ideal candidate for this Program Integration role supporting the F-35 Program Office will play a pivotal role through strong program leadership abilities, strategic initiative management, and cross-functional collaboration. This highly visible position requires exceptional organizational skills, business acumen, and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include: Program & Project Leadership Lead project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple functional areas to ensure alignment with program goals, development objectives, and business strategies. Support the assigned Operating Unit (OU) Program Manager and their leadership team in achieving precise, time-sensitive deliverables, metrics, and presentations. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned initiatives, engaging with senior executives, customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Collaborate across functions to meet OU objectives. Strategic Rhythm & Executive Review Coordination Proactively manage the organizational rhythm to maintain preparedness for program and customer deadlines. Prepare, integrate, and coordinate executive reviews (e.g., Monthly Program Manager’s Meeting), including scheduling, agenda setting, leadership messaging, and stakeholder input collection. Ensure accurate input and reporting of contractual performance metrics in the Intranet Program Review System (IPRS). Resource, Risk, Issue & Opportunity Management Facilitate and track risks, issues, and opportunities within the Tracking Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (TRIO) tool to drive actions to closure. Monitor progress, assess project issues, and drive timely resolution. Data Analysis & Communication Aggregate, synthesize, analyze, and communicate data to support