Principal Project Manager

Navy Federal Credit Union

Principal Project Manager leading complex, enterprise-level projects to advance strategic outcomes and operational excellence for Navy Federal Credit Union.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeVienna • Florida, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $111,600 - $163,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage complex, cross-functional projects that support enterprise priorities, business transformation, and operational excellence
Develop and execute detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations aligned with strategic goals
Partner with senior business leaders to ensure project alignment with organizational priorities and stakeholder expectations
Apply and refine project management methodologies, tools, and governance practices to drive delivery consistency and quality
Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and interdependencies across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups
Oversee vendor and third-party relationships, ensuring contract compliance and performance accountability
Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and enterprise governance standards
Serve as a senior escalation point for project delivery challenges, facilitating resolution and executive alignment
Monitor and report on project performance using dashboards, KPIs, and analytics to ensure transparency and accountability
Mentor senior project managers and contribute to leadership development and delivery capability across the function
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within project teams
Coordinate with finance, operations, and enabling functions to ensure business readiness and operational alignment
Support enterprise initiative planning and contribute to strategic prioritization and resource alignment
Represent the project management function in cross-functional forums and contribute to delivery strategy and capability building
May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of relevant project management experience, delivering complex cross-functional business projects.
Extensive experience managing complex technology projects and advising senior leaders
Significant knowledge of project and program management methodologies, strategic planning, and enterprise governance frameworks
Extensive experience leading complex, cross-functional projects that support business transformation and operational efficiency
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans
Advanced leadership skills in managing teams, resolving escalations, and driving accountability without direct authority
Strong understanding of risk management, performance metrics, and project finance
Advanced skill in managing third-party vendors, consultants, and external partners to ensure delivery quality
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to align diverse teams and secure executive buy-in
Commitment to continuous improvement through lessons learned, retrospectives, and process optimization
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Desired: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Professional Certifications (e.g.,PMP, PgMP, or Lean/Agile certification)
Experience with enterprise portfolio planning and budgeting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementstrategic planningrisk managementperformance metricsproject financevendor managementbusiness transformationoperational efficiencyproject governancecross-functional project delivery

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder engagementinfluencecommunicationcollaborationaccountabilityproblem-solvingmentoringcontinuous improvementteam management

Certifications

PMPPgMPLean certificationAgile certification