Senior Principal Project Manager – Release Manager

Northrop Grumman

Release Manager at Northrop Grumman ensuring efficient software deployment for missile defense systems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple software release processes.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Alabama, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,800 - $168,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Subversion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure that all software releases, patches, and hotfixes are properly planned, executed, and documented
Coordinate with developers, product owners, and engineering managers to ensure that all software releases are completed and artifacts are recorded on time
Manage multiple processes and documents, serving as the primary point of contact between the Regional Apps Agile Release Train (ART) and other ARTs within the program regarding current and future releases of Regional Apps software
Collaborate with key program stakeholders, including Configuration Management (CM), Release Management, and Quality Assurance
Develop, maintain, and present key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics for the Regional Apps Enterprise
Prioritize and manage emergency software changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) 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
Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application
Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs
At least 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on release and configuration management
Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN)
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, including planning, development, testing, and deployment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

release managementconfiguration managementAgile development methodologiessoftware development lifecycleversion control systemskey performance indicatorsmetrics developmentsoftware documentationemergency software changessoftware testing

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationorganizational skillsprioritizationstakeholder managementcross-functional teamworkproblem-solvingtime managementleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoD Secret security clearance