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Oracle PMO - Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$99K - $232K/yr

... management strategies to support project integration and delivery - Encouraging learning agility and professional development within the team - Confirming adherence to professional and technical ...

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How much do strategic project management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for strategic project management in Utah is $87,687.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,300.00 and $86,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a strategic project management do?

A strategic project management professional oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects aligned with an organization’s long-term goals. They analyze project scope, allocate resources, manage risks, and ensure deadlines are met, often using tools like Gantt charts and project management software. Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking are essential skills in this role.

What are the typical challenges faced in strategic project management?

Professionals in Strategic Project Management often navigate challenges such as managing competing priorities, responding to shifting organizational goals, and coordinating cross-functional teams with diverse stakeholders. Balancing long-term strategic vision with day-to-day execution can require flexibility and strong decision-making skills. You may encounter obstacles in aligning resources, maintaining clear communication among teams, and mitigating project risks. Success depends on your ability to adapt quickly, facilitate collaboration, and consistently deliver value within set timelines and budgets.

What is strategic project management?

A Strategic Project Management job involves overseeing projects that align with an organization's long-term goals and objectives. Professionals in this role ensure that projects support business strategy, optimize resources, and drive measurable success. They use a combination of project management methodologies, strategic planning, and leadership skills to mitigate risks and maximize efficiency. This role often requires collaboration with executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in strategic project management, and why are they important?

To excel in Strategic Project Management, you generally need a background in project management methodologies, business strategy, and analytical problem-solving, often backed by a bachelor's degree and PMP or similar certification. Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project, Asana, and data analysis tools is typically expected. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills distinguish top performers in this field. These abilities are essential for aligning project objectives with organizational goals and driving successful outcomes across complex initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Strategic Project Management job openings in Utah as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,687 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

Manager Project Management 2

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Clearfield, UT • On-site

$115K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 361 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
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 Defense Systems is seeking a Manager of Project Management 2 located in Clearfield, UT. This position support the ICBM-S program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:
  • Committed to increased quality and productivity to meet program requirements.
  • Control Account Management at the segment for planning and program performance
  • In accordance with organizational and leadership goals, provides direction on activities, behaviors and results.
  • Motivates team members and facilitates team meetings that cultivate and reinforce appropriate group values, norms, and behaviors consistent with Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors and Northrop Grumman values.
  • Identifies and analyzes problems, plans, tasks, and provides solutions.
  • Provides guidance to team on development, performance, and productivity issues.
  • Serves on the Program Management Homeroom team in a leadership capacity while also providing management support to the segment lead for execution and operations.
  • Collaborating with the segment execution and operations lead on anticipating leadership needs and driving multiple project threads to meet strategic objectives while managing priorities through changing requirements
  • Directly responsible for guiding and supporting segment team members to prepare, coordinate, and facilitate executive level and customer level engagements along with segment and program level meetings.
  • Responsible for segment coordination, tracking, and management of Contract Data Requirements List deliverables as required or assigned.
  • Manage program increment rhythm to enable and integrate program, segment, and element level execution of objectives.
  • Responsible for supporting communications and executive directives.
  • Support strategic planning and investment initiatives as assigned.
  • Support and drive efficiency and innovation initiatives as prioritized and assigned
  • Support and drive program management and project management best practices and standards to improve team performance.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; master's degree and 6 years' experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
  • Experience in project management/ execution and closeout
  • Experience in Earned Value Management

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
  • Experience managing people, such as daily functional leadership of a team of ~10-15 employees with capacity to lead and support a team of ~50 employees
  • Strong understanding of the impact of decision-making on organizational objectives, emphasizing accountability and foresight
  • Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  • Program Management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry
  • Familiarity with the Deterrence mission
  • Active S or TS clearance
  • Current/Active Special Program Access (SAP)
  • CAM or IPT leadership with proficiency managing project costs and schedules effectively

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,400.00
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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