Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Information Systems Project Manager

Northrop Grumman$129K — $193K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree with 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance
  • Extensive hands-on experience as a ServiceNow SME, particularly in Performance Analytics
  • Demonstrated experience developing executive-facing dashboards in ServiceNow or similar tools
  • Proven ability to translate complex business needs into clear metrics and visualizations
  • Strong understanding of project and portfolio management concepts

Responsibilities

  • Lead the enhancement and design of executive ServiceNow dashboards for CIDO
  • Translate business requirements into actionable ServiceNow visualizations
  • Define and maintain standard KPI and metric definitions
  • Partner with Sector Operations to highlight performance metrics
  • Ensure data quality and consistency across dashboard solutions
  • Provide subject matter expertise for troubleshooting ServiceNow analytics
  • Develop documentation to enhance reuse of dashboards and KPIs

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Exceptional learning opportunities and exposure to diverse projects
  • 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance
  • Great 401k matching program
  • Friendly team environment at an innovative company
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Mission Integration & Digital Architecture Support team is seeking a Sr. Principal Information Systems Project Manager to lead the enhancement, design, and delivery of standardized dashboards, KPIs, and reporting solutions in support of the Sector MIDAS Operations Strategy. This role will ensure standards around metrics across the CIDO portfolios in ServiceNow to delivery actionable visibility into performance, risk, and execution aligned with sector and enterprise standards. This position is a hybrid role and requires the selected candidate to work onsite at our Cincinnati, OH campus 2-3 days per week; part-time remote work may be available in accordance with company guidelines and business needs.

The responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:

  • Perform as a Sr. Principal Information Systems Project Manager in support of sector operations and digital architecture strategy.
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of executive-ready ServiceNow dashboards and KPI reports for CIDO leadership and teams.
  • Translate portfolio and business requirements into ServiceNow data models, Performance Analytics, and visualizations that enable decision-making.
  • Define, implement, and maintain standard KPI and metric definitions, calculations, and reporting cadences aligned to Mission Systems portfolio and standards.
  • Partner with Sector Operations leads supporting division directors, portfolio managers, and PMO teams to identify metrics and insights that highlight performance, risks, and resource utilization.
  • Establish and enforce data quality, consistency, and traceability practices across dashboards, reports, and underlying data sources.
  • Provide senior-level subject matter expertise for ServiceNow dashboards and analytics, including troubleshooting, enhancement road-mapping, and best practices.
  • Support project and portfolio teams with ServiceNow based status reporting, health indicators, and integrated portfolio views across multiple initiatives.
  • Communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including executive leadership, internal and external customers, in both written and verbal formats.
  • Develop and maintain documentation (standards, templates, and patterns) to drive reuse and scalability of dashboards and KPIs across Mission Systems CIDO.
  • Coach and enable stakeholders on the effective use of ServiceNow dashboards and reports, and respond to ad hoc analysis and visualization requests.
  • Work after hours and weekends, as needed.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 14 years of experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 16 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
  • Applicants must have an active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
  • Extensive, hands-on experience as a ServiceNow SME, with strong emphasis on Performance Analytics, reporting, and dashboard configuration.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and supporting executive-facing dashboards and KPIs in ServiceNow or similar enterprise platforms.
  • Proven ability to translate complex portfolio/business needs into well-defined metrics, calculations, and visualizations.
  • Strong understanding of project and portfolio management concepts (e.g., schedule, cost, risk, dependencies, health indicators).


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 12 years of experience supporting similar defense/aerospace portfolios and stakeholders.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
  • Current Security+ CE certification.


We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$36.7 billion
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