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# Principal Information Systems Project Manager

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Information Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Cisco Discovery Protocol, Atlassian Tools, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us7216438c59ebf146bef93dd33c3b3232/eaa

## About the Role

Principal Information Systems Project Manager: 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 year with PhD an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

 * Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.

 * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.

 * Must have knowledge/experience of Systems Engineering "V" Life Cycle, or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.

 * Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint).

 * Must be knowledgeable in Atlassian Suite (i.e. Jira and Confluence).

 * Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity.

 * Minimum 2 years of experience in managing EVMS projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 * Experience as a Control Account Manager or Program Manager with robust Full Criteria Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience (labor, material, Subs, IWOs)

 * Experience with risk and opportunity management

 * Experience with contract actions and vehicles (i.e. CDRLS)

 * Experience in briefing executive leadership

 * Project Management Certification

 * Agile Certification

 * DAU Certification

## Description

As Principal Information Systems Project Manager, you will report functionally to the SDS Engineering Functional Homeroom. You will be expected to oversee large-scale, complex projects, covering, Engineering, Software Engineering, IT/Cyber Operations or Digital Transformation, from inception to completion, that span across multiple functional organizations. You will implement strategic project management practices, engage with senior leadership, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet technical requirements. In addition to leading and directing project teams, you will prepare project execution plans and identify appropriate technical and business resources. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama.
For your daily tasks and direction, you will report to your Assignment Manager. Your Assignment Manager will expect you too effectively:

 * Perform project management tasks and activities in projects covering: Engineering, Software Engineering, IT/Cyber Operations and Digital Transformation types of statements of work.

 * Perform or support in Control Account Manager (CAM) tasks/activities.

 * Perform or support in Earned Value Management tasks/activities.

 * Perform or support in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks/activities.

 * Perform or support in Risk, Issue, Opportunity (RIO) tasks/activities.

 * Perform or support in Procurement, Purchasing, Supplier Management and/or Contracting tasks/activities.

 * Perform or support in Resource Management tasks/activities.

 * Perform or support in Agile (i.e. PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, Jira management, ...) tasks/activities

 * Perform or support in other tasks/activities required to meet contractual or programmatic requirements.

This role will be supporting PBACM digital manufacturing solutions and supporting PBACM capital expenditure projects - this position would also need experience on supporting capital expenditure projects and experience with global supply chain and procurement processes.