Senior Principal Project Manager – Enterprise Release Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Defines and maintains C2BMC release procedures (PR-PM-0090 C2BMC Release Procedure, PR-PM-0092 Field Change Request, and PR-PM-0093 Release Deployment Procedure) .

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Alabama, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,800 - $168,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defines and maintains C2BMC release procedures (PR-PM-0090 C2BMC Release Procedure, PR-PM-0092 Field Change Request, and PR-PM-0093 Release Deployment Procedure)
Ensures that all C2BMC products delivered to an external source comply with C2BMC release procedures
Ensures ART/RMA Release Managers understand and comply with C2BMC release procedures
Generates and reports release metrics
Reviews and authorizes the external delivery of all C2BMC releases
Ensure that all releases have successfully completed unit-level, ART-level, and Solution-level integration testing with sufficient Objective Evidence prior to authorizing the release
Provides final quality check before authorizing a C2BMC release
Oversee administration and data integrity for the release tracking tool, which tracks releases from identification through on-site installation
Interfaces with Solution Chiefs to ensure all required releases are identified, with defined content and a need date
Interfaces with the C2BMC Integration Team and the CM organization to identify needed support for upcoming releases
Communicates release requirements to internal and external stakeholders and provides training
Solicits feedback from internal and external stakeholders and incorporates improvements into C2BMC release procedures
Authority to approve external delivery of C2BMC releases
Authority to define and enforce C2BMC release processes and procedures
Accountable to the Chief Engineer to ensure all changes to the technical baseline are released IAW program procedures
Proven Development Leadership on a Large-Scale Software Program
Experience with multi-domain Command and Control Systems
Proven ability to shape, adapt, and align customer needs with overall program objectives in a rapidly changing environment
Demonstrated proficiency in the Systems Engineering discipline, including experience managing software development
Experience as a customer advocate and experience working with a multi-faceted, multi-company contract

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs
Broad experience across more than one engineering discipline (e.g., Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Networking, Cybersecurity, Modeling and Simulation, or Integration and Test)
In-depth understanding of the full System Development Life Cycle and best practices for complex, software-intensive systems
Experience with Configuration Management concepts and practices
Familiar with modern release management practices, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery
Experience with Agile methodologies and execution of Agile programs
Ability to coordinate across development teams, QA, CM, and deployment to identify release requirements
Experience defining, reporting, and analyzing engineering metrics to improve the timeliness and quality of the capability delivered to the end user
Technical expertise and ability to develop and drive a vision, strategy, and execution approach for external customers, leaders, and development teams both within and external to organizational boundaries
Ability to leverage data to drive results and measure performance
Experience with the development life cycle and with adapting to emerging digital technology for requirements, hardware, software, firmware, product, system, integration, test, and operations
Knowledge and experience with Earned Value Management in an Agile program
Experience in writing BOEs and submitting Engineering Change Proposals within a DoD context

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development

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Hard Skills & Tools

C2BMC release proceduresSystems EngineeringSoftware EngineeringConfiguration ManagementContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryAgile methodologiesEngineering metricsEarned Value ManagementSoftware development life cycle

Soft Skills

Development LeadershipCustomer advocacyCommunicationCoordinationAdaptabilityStakeholder engagementFeedback incorporationVision developmentStrategic executionData-driven decision making

Certifications

DoD Secret security clearanceTop Secret clearance (ability to obtain)