Principal Project Management

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a highly organized, proactive communications professional to support the Aeronautics Systems strategic communications team. Reporting to the manager of content and channel strategy, the role helps manage multiple complex projects simultaneously for business priorities. The position may be based in El Segundo, CA; Melbourne, FL; or Falls Church, VA. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of strategic communications projects, campaigns, and initiatives; ensure stakeholder awareness.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and success measures aligned to business focus areas and priorities.
• Establish project governance, workflows, and processes that enable efficient collaboration across communications and business teams.
• Partner with content and creative teams to coordinate development and production of materials to satisfy business needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or 1 year of experience with a PhD; demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and execution of large projects; proficiency in creating, maintaining, and utilizing metrics in Tableau, Excel, and SharePoint; experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); ability to work independently and multitask.

Preferred Qualifications: PMP or other relevant project management certification; familiarity with regulatory requirements for equipment installation in manufacturing environments; experience presenting to leadership and executives.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Confident interaction with executive leaders and all employee levels.
• Experience developing and executing project management plans to achieve business objectives.
• Collaborative, detail‑oriented, comfortable leading through change in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to digest complex concepts and communicate them simply and effectively.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company‑paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $81,400.00 – $141,200.00. Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and annual bonuses tied to individual and company performance. Employees in Vice President or Director roles may qualify for long‑term incentives.