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's Space Systems sector is looking for a Senior Principal Project Manager to support the Operations & Maintenance/Sustaining Engineering Group in the Integrated Operations organization/business unit. A successful candidate works well in a fast paced environment and enjoys the opportunity to define possible. The primary objective will be to oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing project(s) and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. As part of this responsibility, this individual will be required to review the status of projects and budgets Manage schedules, on time delivery of all contractually required deliveries (with a focus on being on cost and on schedule) and achieving all technical requirements. Lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. In the process of reporting on the status of the program it will be required that this individual can assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients. The focus in this position will be on management of satellites now in the operations phase but will also include cooperation with Business Development and ongoing programs.