Director of Program Management 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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's Space Systems organization is seeking a Director of Program Management 1, supporting the Sentinel Program located in Roy, Utah.  The selected candidate will report to and be responsible for supporting the Sentinel Program Execution and Operations Director to oversee Sentinel Operations, Risk Management, and Program Management Team Baseline Management.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Lead the program operations team in support of internal and external meetings including BU Reviews, All Hands, Govt. Meetings / Reviews, and Distinguished Visitors.
• Support the continued execution of the Segment Operations Tempo, partnering with functional leadership, including Integrated Demand Signals, Change Management, EVMS/Financials, Risk/Opportunity, Supplier Management, and Investment Planning.
• Provides general management of budget/forecast and earned value management across multiple teams and funding sources.
• Provides horizontal integration across the Sentinel Operations teams
• Develops executive level briefings, papers and correspondence
• Supports Program wide staffing needs (including the interns/UR&R) by leading collaboration across the Program functional managers and talent acquisition partner for fulfillment
• Collaborate the LRSP (Long Range Strategic Planning) portfolio with the segments including budgets planning, monitoring progress and status reporting
• Build relationships and effectively listens and communicates to influence, and ensure accountability across a network of stakeholders
• Conducts briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives

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 position’s 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience
• Minimum of 5 years in formal management position.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

These Qualifications Are Nice to Have:

• Current and active Top Secret security clearance
• Executive presence and comfort at that level
• Master's in Business or technical field
• Exceptional oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Depth and breadth of experience with defense products and services, including understanding of DoD weapons programs
• Excellent leadership, organizational and facilitation skills
• Experience supporting cross-business initiatives and/or programs
• Knowledge of the DoD/USAF Acquisition Lifecycle
• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal

Salary Range: $187,700.00 - $281,500.00

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 ad