Director of Programs 2
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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 is looking for a Director of Programs 2 to manage the Guns Operating Unit reporting to the Vice President of the Armament Systems Business Unit (BU), this position is responsible for driving the strategy, growth, and execution for the Guns Operating Unit, and also serves as the Site Lead in Mesa, Arizona.
The role is responsible for a team of program managers who capture and execute multi-million-dollar programs, this position also drives all functions of the business through a matrixed organization including Engineering, Contracts, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Management, and Business Development.
The Guns OU is the home of the Bushmaster Cannon, the worlds most capable, reliable, and precise medium caliber cannon. With an installed base in 66 countries around the world, the majority of the Guns portfolio consists of international customers. In addition, the Bushmaster cannon has been selected for every new US platform program which is driving growth in the domestic market. The cornerstone of the portfolio is execution excellence. Our record of outstanding performance is what drives customer satisfaction and fuels growth. As a result, this OU is the margin driver for the Armament Systems Business Unit, and the Weapons Division.
The successful candidate will:
Lead a diverse team in developing and executing the vision and business strategy to achieve and exceed growth and overall financial objectives.
Develop trusted partnerships with key domestic and international customers.
Lead business capture both domestically and internationally.
Provide site leadership and day to day direction across all functions.
Provide leadership to resolve complex technical challenges.
Develop strategies to add and retain current and future key talent.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership of tasks, and accountability.
Recognize the importance of culture – both at an individual and organizational level – with demonstrated commitment to and success in individual employee and broader organizational development
Coordinate with the broader Armament Systems Business Unit, Weapon Systems Division, Sector, Company, and industry to identify and leverage existing resources, tools, and practices to address Guns needs.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in engineering, business, or related discipline.
10 years of experience in pursuit, capture, design, development, EMD, low-rate initial production and full rate production.
10 years of experience managing development and production programs with the United States Government and the International acquisition structure.
Ability to manage revenue, profit, and cash performance across multiple fixed price programs.
Ability to operate and lead in team environment, and to teach/mentor others to manage in same way.
Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers.
Strong formal and informal communication skills with all levels of internal and external management.
Ability to make good decisions and exercise appropriate judgment that balances customer and Northrop Grumman needs.
Ability to plan, follow-up and deliver to commitments.
Ability to manage risk to reduce likelihood and severity of program impacts, and to capture opportunities to drive profitability.
Familiarity with all stages of program lifecycle from EMD, LRIP, FRP, and sustainment.
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance
Must be able to travel 25-30% domestic and internationally
Preferred Qualifications:
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