Principal/Sr. Principal CIDO IT Program Manager
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking an innovative and dynamic IT Program Manager to support the Advanced Systems organizational unit in the Mission Systems Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division. The position is based at the company’s Linthicum, Maryland campus and requires full-time, on-site work. Reporting to the MS CIDO Lead for Advanced Systems, the manager leads cross-functional support teams in a matrixed organizational structure and serves as a liaison between CIDO and NGMS. The role is responsible for delivering IT and cybersecurity services that align with enterprise strategy and technology roadmaps. The manager oversees priorities and the design, development, integration, and testing of digital solutions, as well as technical quality, system performance, budget, and schedule for IT and cybersecurity aspects of Advanced Systems programs. The position also drives adoption of standardized digital solutions and works to identify and retire technical debt. An active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required, and the selected candidate must obtain and maintain a SAP/SAR clearance. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- For Level 3: Associate’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree and 5 years, or Master’s degree and 3 years.
- For Level 4: Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree and 8 years, Master’s degree and 6 years, or PhD and 4 years.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program; clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with stakeholders ranging from technical to non-technical, individual contributors, and executive management.
- Experience with customer satisfaction and continuous improvement concepts, processes, and tools, such as implementing ServiceNow for project and service request tracking.
- Proven IT project management experience and leadership skills, including planning, scheduling, and workload forecasting.
- Ability to manage rapidly changing projects and priorities while maintaining a strong, professional presence.
- Customer-focused leadership and excellent communication skills, including the ability to drive cross-functional teams to action in a matrix organization.
- Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Must work full-time on-site at the Linthicum, Maryland campus.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar STEM discipline.
- Experience with Agile practices or Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Understanding of data analytics and data science principles and practices.
- Self-starter who works efficiently and effectively, quickly learns program processes, and enjoys a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of IT and cybersecurity services, aligned with enterprise strategy and technology roadmaps.
- Manage daily priorities and review the design, development, integration, and testing of digital solutions to meet business objectives.
- Oversee technical quality, system performance, budget, and schedule for IT and cybersecurity aspects of Advanced Systems programs.
- Drive implementation and adoption of standardized digital solutions and identify and retire technical debt.
- Lead cross-functional support teams in a matrixed organizational structure and act as a liaison between CIDO and NGMS.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- Friendly team environment
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- 9/80 work schedule
- 401(k) matching program
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
