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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Principal CIDO IT Program Manager - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,800.0 - $203,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Business Software, Cyber Security, Information Systems, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, SAP (Applications), Technical Debt, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Servicenow - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9142440/sr-principal-cido-it-program-manager ## About the Role * Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. * Applicants must have an active U.S Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. * The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance; maintaining the required clearance will be a condition of continued employment. * Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide range of stakeholders ranging from very technical to non-technical, individual contributors, and executive management. * Customer satisfaction and continuous improvement (concepts, processes, and tools) experience (e.g. implementation of Service Now for project and service request tracking). * 5+ Years of IT project management experience and demonstrated leadership skills, including planning, scheduling, and workload forecasting. * The ability to handle a rapidly changing set of projects and priorities while maintaining a strong, professional presence. * Customer-focused with proven leadership and excellent communication skills, with an ability to drive cross functional teams to action when working in a matrix organization. * Experience in providing strategic direction regarding IT products, processes, applications, and/or technologies is required. * Must have familiarity with technical solutions, infrastructure implementations, process/project documentation, and/or liaison interfacings for large enterprise organizations., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar STEM related discipline. * Current U.S Government Top Secret level security clearance. * Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. * Experience with Agile based practices or Lean Six Sigma methodologies. * Understanding of data analytics/data science principles and practices. * Self-starter who works efficiently and effectively, can get up to speed with program processes quickly, and enjoys a fast paced, dynamic environment. * Entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to effectively challenge the status quo while providing innovative solutions to complex IT requirements. * Previous CIDO IT Program Manager experience. * Familiarity with NGMS business, government customers, and government programs. * Broad background in Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure, Business Applications, and IT operations. * Ability to perform risk and opportunity analysis and prepare detailed cost and technical proposals. * Customer-focused with proven leadership and excellent communication skills, with proven history of briefing Executive Leadership (Director and Vice President level). * Proven history of ability to drive cross-functional teams to action when working in a matrix organization. ## Description Northrop Grumman is seeking an innovative and dynamic Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) Program Manager. This leader will support the Mission Systems Sector PMO Mission Next (MNX) Division reporting to the MS CIDO MNX Division Director, You will lead cross-functional support teams in a matrixed organizational structure to provide overall technology thought leadership, strategy, and IT management for a multi-program portfolio. The candidate selected for this position will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus - this is not a remote work opportunity. The ideal candidate will bring a diverse perspective to the team, enhancing the overall organizational experience with proven cross-functional leadership and team-building skills. In this role, you will be an essential member of the CIDO team, acting as a crucial liaison between CIDO and NGMS. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: * Ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of IT and Cybersecurity services, with an emphasis on alignment with enterprise strategy and technology roadmaps. * Ensure operations adhere to sound technical processes in IT/Cybersecurity and are in line with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. * Manage daily activities and priorities, while leading the design, development, integration, and testing of digital solutions. * Oversee the technical quality, performance, budget, and schedule for IT/Cybersecurity aspects related to assigned programs by business unit and/or operating unit. * Drive the implementation and adoption of standardized, digital solutions, while actively seeking to identify and retire technical debt. * Liaison between facilities and security, when necessary, to drive optimal IT and Cyber service environments at the site. * Act as the CIDO ambassador to programs and business leadership, functional organizations, and end-customers (users). * Monitor customer satisfaction with IT service delivery and engage CIO resources to assist as required to meet and exceed IT and Security service level objectives for the site. * Identify systemic technical and service delivery challenges affecting the customer and then coordinate solutions with functional representatives; engage constructively to identify solutions. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)