Programs Director

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems and technology that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 are making history.

 

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Advanced Mission Capabilities (AMS) Business Unit specializes in the development, manufacture, assembly, testing, and sustainment of sensors and systems for various airborne platforms. We are seeking a Programs Director to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will report to the Senior Director of the Electro-Magnetic Maneuver Warfare Operating Unit within the AMS BU who is responsible for a broad portfolio of hardware and software development, production, sustainment and advanced capabilities development in support of the Navy EA-18G Electronic Attack platform as well as capturing the business opportunities for derivative EMW platforms.

The major responsibilities of the position are to lead the Advanced EMW Systems portfolio with P&L responsibility of over $150M in sales and the expectation to significantly grow the business over the long-range strategic plan. The position will also have lead responsibility for all Advanced Systems development capture activities, including managing IRAD projects in support of our new business capture objectives.

 

This candidate will be a strong leader responsible for managing a portfolio of programs maintaining customer intimacy, setting strategic direction, and growing the business. The position leads multi-functional teams in a matrixed organizational environment, with multiple program and project managers as direct reports. This individual will be responsible for all phases of projects / programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of the programs within the portfolio. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, risk/opportunity management, identifies program problems and obtains solutions. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities within the Advanced EMW Systems portfolio, leading review sessions with customers to discuss program performance. Develops business area strategies and new business opportunities in support of the Operating Unit Director that are consistent with Division / Sector priorities. Directs the work of employees assigned to the Advanced EMW Systems portfolio and is responsible for assisting them in their overall development. This position has expectations of travel to other sites, customers and key supplier partners.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 12 or more years of experience in technical, programmatic and/or manufacturing leadership supporting Department of Defense, government contracts or project management in other industries; OR 10 or more years with a Master’s Degree

• Experience in leading large portfolios of programs comprised of development, production, and sustainment components

• Proven track record of growth and positioning large portfolios for future success