F-35 Sr Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a highly capable F-35 Senior 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.

Immediate Focus Area – Supplier Resilience:

The initial primary responsibility will be to advance a high-visibility project supporting supplier resilience. This includes leading initiatives related to dual sourcing, product redesign, and long-term supply chain risk mitigation. The individual will also chair a dedicated Change Control Board (CCB) that governs configuration, scope, and technical decisions associated with these resilience efforts. This CCB will serve as a central forum for approving changes and ensuring cross-functional alignment across engineering, supply chain, quality, and the program office.

Strategic Business Initiatives:

In addition to supplier resilience work, 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple functional areas, ensuring alignment with program goals and business strategy
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned initiatives, engaging directly with senior executives, external customers, and suppliers – effectively communicating to maintain momentum
• Chair a Supplier Resilience Change Control Board, driving governance, alignment, and documentation of key technical and programmatic decisions, risks, issues, and appropriate mitigation strategies
• Support broader business unit initiatives, contributing to the development and execution of high-impact strategies that require trust, discretion, and cross-functional collaboration

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years, Master's Degree with 6 years, PhD with 4 years, OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 12 years of experience
• Experience must be in the following: Supply Chain; Project Management, Sustainment, Proposals and/or Capture Efforts, Resource Planning, Accounting, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Program Cost Analysis, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, Business Management, or Contracts
• Must have aerospace/defense experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance in reasonable time frame deemed by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supply chain, financial management, business strategy and/or contracts experience in aerospace/defense
• Familiarity with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting, and dashboards)
• Control Account Management (CAM) experience

Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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