Innovation Engineering Program Director 2

Northrop Grumman
74d$203,000 - $352,600

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 Defense Systems is seeking an Innovation Engineering Program Director 2 location in Roy, Utah, Huntsville AL or McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will possess a commercial software development mindset balanced with traditional defense industry program execution. They will have knowledge of and success implementing modern, innovative software development practices. This role requires a visionary leader who can foster a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement while aligning with sector and company goals to successfully deliver high quality software to our customers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 10 years of related experience.
  • Active Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP.
  • 5+ years of formal leadership experience.
  • Experience with agile methodologies, DevOps, software lifecycle management, software product line management, and modern software development frameworks.
  • Experience in software and hardware development for products and mission engineering, preferably in the defense, aerospace, or technology industries.
  • Experience leading large-scale software projects from conception to delivery.
  • Strong understanding of both traditional defense contracting processes and commercial software development practices.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in commercial technology firms, specifically in developing products for defense and/or commercial applications.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
  • Familiarity with government contracting and compliance regulations.
  • Knowledge and experience with the Defense System sector programs and captures preferred.
  • Active Top-Secret clearance.
  • Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the product center and programs that align with the company's vision and market demands.
  • Drive innovation in software development by adopting agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and modern development tools.
  • Ensure the proper modeling, simulation and analysis is completed for the product to meet the customer CONOPs.
  • Apply commercial software principles to identify, create, and manage competitive software products that provide a competitive advantage to Northrop Grumman for our customer base.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary technical talent and product managers, and support staff to deliver innovative product solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including divisions, engineering, strategy, and executive leadership, to ensure alignment and integration of software initiatives with broader operational goals.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of the product center and implement improvements as needed.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with projects, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and industry standards.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
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