Manager Project Management 1
Northrop GrummanRole Overview
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Manager Project Management 1. This is a full-time role in United States-California-Sunnyvale. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manager Project Management 1 based out of Sunnyvale, CA.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager Project Management 1 to lead and manage all aspects of office and select administrative operations. The OU Integration Manager will serve as the primary liaison between external and internal customers, and ensuring the seamless integration of the COLUMBIA Operating Unit (OU) with other departments. This role will require excellent leadership skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple dynamic portfolios.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent the OU on select administrative matters, providing recommendations, interpreting, and implementing company, and internal administrative policies and procedures.
Prepare budgeting reports, project schedules, and statistical reports as needed.
COLUMBIA OU Integration:
Direct and oversee all aspects of COLUMBIA OU integration, coordinating efforts between external customers and internal teams.
Function as the OU lead for site event planning, VIP interactions, and executive engagement.
Lead/Facilitate the preparation of proposals, business plans, work statements, operating budgets, and financial terms for the OU's projects and programs.
Be responsible for the standardization of expectations for business practices across programs within the OU. Those business practices include Monthly and Comprehensive Estimates-At-Complete, Proposals, and Internal/External Program Management Reviews.
Act as the primary point of contact for all COLUMBIA OU activities, including managing meeting logistics, handling internal projects related to facilities, and budget management.
Manage and mentor administrative staff within the OU to ensure alignment and adherence to organizational goals.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience is required. (4 additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree).
Minimum 5 years of experience in administrative or operational management, preferably in a construction or Defense Contractor environment.
Experience managing complex administrative tasks across multiple programs.
Proven record of successful project execution.
Demonstrated experience interacting with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government secret clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship required.
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This position is based in United States-California-Sunnyvale. Northrop Grumman has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Manager Project Management 1 at Northrop Grumman earn?
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When was the Manager Project Management 1 role at Northrop Grumman posted?
This role was posted on July 24, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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