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Project Management Director

New York, NY · On-site

$145K - $170K/yr

As a Project Management Director, you will be the operational anchor for one of our largest pods ... senior professionals who take the work seriously-and have fun doing it. Who You Are * A calm ...

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Newark, DE · Hybrid

Newark, Delaware (onsite 3 days/week) The PMO Project Manager consultant is a senior level management role that is responsible for supporting and enabling the organization's projects, programs, and ...

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The role partners with engineering, architecture, manufacturing, supply chain, product management, and senior leadership to translate business strategy into executable project plans and drive ...

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Mclean, VA

$108K - $152K/yr

The Project Management Senior role will be part of the Risk Strategy Execution team within the Single-Family Credit Risk Management Division! The position will be responsible for the management of ...

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Project Management, Senior

Mclean, VA · On-site

The Project Management Senior role will be part of the Risk Strategy Execution team within the Single-Family Credit Risk Management Division! The position will be responsible for the management of ...

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How much do senior fun project management jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior fun project management in the United States is $126,702.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,500.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do Senior Fun Project Managers typically balance creativity with meeting project deadlines and objectives?

Senior Fun Project Managers are responsible for delivering engaging and innovative projects while ensuring they are completed on time and within scope. This balance is achieved by fostering a collaborative team environment where creative brainstorming is structured within clear milestones and timelines. They often use agile methodologies to allow for flexibility and iterative feedback, ensuring that creative ideas are incorporated efficiently without compromising on deliverables. Strong communication and proactive risk management are essential, enabling them to align the team's enthusiasm with the project's strategic goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Project Manager, you need extensive experience in project management, strong leadership abilities, and typically a bachelor's degree, often complemented by PMP or similar certifications. Familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana is essential for planning and tracking progress. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills make someone excel in this role. These skills ensure that complex projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet organizational objectives while effectively leading teams.

What is a Senior Fun Project Manager?

A Senior Fun Project Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing and coordinating projects that are designed to be engaging, enjoyable, and foster team spirit or creativity within an organization. They plan, execute, and manage events or initiatives—such as team-building activities, company celebrations, or creative workshops—ensuring they align with organizational goals and deliver a positive experience for participants. This role often requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to balance fun with effective project management. Senior Fun Project Managers also often measure the impact of their projects and adjust strategies to maximize engagement.

What is the difference between Senior Fun Project Management vs Fun Project Coordinator?

AspectSenior Fun Project ManagementFun Project Coordinator
CredentialsExperience in project management, relevant certifications (PMP, CAPM)Entry-level or related certifications, some experience preferred
Work EnvironmentLeading projects, strategic planning, team oversightAssisting with project tasks, coordinating activities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in entertainment, event planning, corporate fun initiativesCommon in event planning, team-building activities, entertainment sectors

Senior Fun Project Management involves leading and strategizing fun projects, requiring experience and certifications. Fun Project Coordinators support project execution, focusing on coordination and logistics. Both roles are vital in entertainment and event industries, but differ in responsibility level and scope.

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Infographic showing various Senior Fun Project Management job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,702 per year, or $60.9 per hour.
Sr Principal Project Management

Sr Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Palmdale, CA • On-site

$117K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 352 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

107th of 527 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Project Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, California.
This is an individual contributor, non-manager role with no direct reports. Due to the nature of the role, an on-site presence is required and cannot be performed remotely.
The Program Integration & Execution (PI&E) organization seeks a key member to support a Strike Program A/C Delivery IPT. This individual will oversee A/C delivery within a designated Business Area and Integrated Product Team, ensuring alignment with the program. Acting as the primary liaison between the Program Business Area units and internal/external stakeholders in coordination with the IPT, this role will be responsible for managing the IPT's operating cadence including but not limited to; managing an integrated portfolio schedule, facilitating/coordinating leadership reviews, setting up meetings for Directors and PMs, taking notes, documenting actions, collecting inputs to close actions, building reports, identifying trending data, standardizing processes/templates and leading special projects. This role is expected to partner across all functional groups and will have insight into all aspects of the business to include financials, program execution, staffing, reporting, and strategy.
Key roles and responsibilities:
  • Support the A/C Delivery IPT to accomplish a variety of precise, time-sensitive deliverables, metrics, and presentations
  • Collaborate across functions to ensure all objectives are met
  • Assist with monitoring cost & schedule performance, support business management meetings, and subsequent reporting to program leadership
  • Earned value (EV) management of control accounts
  • The selected candidate should thrive working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, engaged in significantly diverse assignments, within a collaborative team setting across all levels of the organization.
  • Facilitate Risk, Issue and Opportunity management
  • Establish and maintain the strategic rhythm
  • Adept at dealing with competing priorities and deadlines at a leadership level (supporting Directors and above); the candidate must be responsive, pro-active and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience operating within a matrix environment and influencing senior peers.
  • Excellent communicator who can provide clear and concise messaging both externally to customers and internally within Northrop Grumman.
  • A collaborative individual with confidence and integrity to earn stakeholders' confidence
  • Strong logic, drafting and presentation development skills
  • Excellent problem solving, influencing, negotiation and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clarity and impact at all levels of the organization.
  • Proven ability to prioritize and complete competing priorities and projects within critical deadlines.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Project Management:
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years' experience in project management, OR Master's degree with 6 years' experience in project management
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data
  • A current active US Government Secret security clearance or higher is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP/PAR clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
  • Experience working with senior executives.
  • High energy, strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and a hands-on level, as needed.
  • Experience processing large amounts of information, synthesizing, and integrating to meet various leadership team needs.

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00
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.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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