Director of Programs 2

Northrop Grumman•Magna, UT

5d•$230,000 - $345,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Senior Director of Programs for our Strategic Programs Operating Unit at our Magna, UT facility. This role is based on-site in Magna, UT with travel to other Northrop Grumman locations throughout Utah as well as customer and supplier sites as required. The Senior Director reports directly to the Business Unit Vice President and is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and health of the program portfolio and supporting staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of program or project management experience in the defense or aerospace segment, with responsibility for both execution and growth of a diverse program or new business portfolio.
Proven experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams (program and functional) to develop and execute a vision and business strategy that achieves or exceeds program performance and financial objectives.
Demonstrated expertise in customer shaping and engagement, including developing strategies and win themes to position for future opportunities.
Strong track record of disciplined program execution, including risk management, issue resolution, and performance to plan.
Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead program management teams, including effective delegation, coaching, and succession planning.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries and at executive levels.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience managing complex programs and/or portfolios with significant new business capture and growth responsibilities.
Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organizational structure.
Demonstrated ability to develop and present strategies, business cases, and program status to senior customer and internal executive audiences.
Experience managing major programs or portfolio of programs in excess of $300M annual revenue.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for a portfolio of complex programs, ensuring cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives are met or exceeded.
Drive disciplined program execution, risk management, and performance management across the portfolio.
Lead and mentor a team of program managers, setting clear expectations, accountability, and development paths.
Champion a high-integrity, inclusive culture that reflects Northrop Grumman values and fosters engagement, collaboration, and high performance.
Maintain strong employee morale and effective communication across all levels and functions.
Shape and execute the growth strategy for the site’s business portfolio, including identification, capture, and execution of new business opportunities.
Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to align capabilities and investments with customer needs and competitive positioning.
Engage directly with customers and partners to strengthen relationships, understand emerging requirements, and position Northrop Grumman for long-term success.
Provide indirect leadership to all supporting disciplines to ensure alignment with Operating Unit and Business Unit goals.
Coordinate closely with the Business Unit leadership team and other company sites to leverage enterprise capabilities, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement.