Director Programs 1 - IPT (Integrated Program Team)

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

5d•$224,300 - $336,500•Onsite

About The Position

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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking an Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead F-35 Program Director for Palmdale, California. The position located in Palmdale will focus on assembly. The F-35 CF4 IPT Director is responsible for all phases of programs from inception through completion. This position is based in Palmdale, CA and responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of the Integrated Product Team, which will include the following responsibilities:

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of experience supporting U.S Government contracts and customers and/or aerospace manufacturing/project management in other industries OR Master’s Degree and 10+ years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or aerospace manufacturing / project management in other industries
3+ years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, and manufacturing operations.
5 years of Manufacturing Leadership experience
Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage and integrate product assembly and delivery into an effective high-performance team in coordination with functional management and shared services ensuring all contractual requirements are met.
Ensure that the operations and facilities have the capabilities and resources required to meet current and future needs.
On-time delivery of high-quality products that meet all contractual requirements and business objectives to internal and external customers.
Maintaining a clean and safe environment utilizing and improving established factory accountability processes.
Provide leadership that fosters motivation and communication.
Continuous improvement of people, products, processes, systems and services by utilizing common best practices, and other appropriate tools and techniques.
Management and mitigation of program and team risk and opportunities.
Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
Lead high-rate production cross-functional teams in Advanced Composites, Assembly, and Fabrication.
Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities