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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Information Systems Project Manager - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States - **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Information Systems, Automation of Marketing, Microsoft Project, SAP (Applications), Atlassian Tools - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9007481/principal-information-systems-project-manager ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience. * Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance; the selected candidate will be required to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment. * The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment. * 1+ year of experience leading and managing teams. * 3+ years of experience working as a project manager, portfolio manager, or Product Owner. * Proven ability to prioritize and complete competing priorities and projects within critical deadlines. * Strong communication skills with an ability to tailor the message to different audiences. * Experience using tools (Jira and Confluence) and techniques for project planning and managing products throughout their lifecycle., * Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance. * Prior experience leading Engineering Product Development. * Proficiency in producing, organizing, and sharing knowledge articles, and tracking work items using tools such as Atlassian, Confluence, and Jira. * Experience with EVMS, MS-Project, Risk Management, NG EPM Curriculum, or equivalents. ## Description * Programmatic operation and integration directly supporting the CIDO Program Management Office in day-to-day execution. * Manage projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. * Assess project issues, and support development of resolutions to meet productivity with cross-functional technical teams. * Develop, implement, and maintain tools/templates for monitoring project progress. * Prepare status reports and presentations for NGC internal meetings. * Collaborate across multiple different functions to ensure all objectives are met. * Establish, maintain, and proactively manage strategic rhythm of the organization to ensure preparedness for program and customer deadlines. * Prepare status reports and maintain detailed project logs. * Coordinate and manage a wide variety of program level meetings while tracking actions and simultaneously engaging stakeholders to prepare for follow-on discussions and meetings. * Implement and execute Quarterly Program Management reviews. * Facilitate Risk, Issue, and Opportunity management. ## Related Videos - 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