Operations and Integration Director 1

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

8d•$176,100 - $264,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Strategic Deterrent Systems is seeking an Operations and Integration Director for its Engineering organization. This senior leadership role drives operational excellence, strategic planning, cross-functional alignment, and organizational effectiveness. The director partners with Engineering leadership, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to develop and execute initiatives that improve delivery, scalability, workforce planning, governance, and business performance. The position is located in Roy, Utah, and may offer relocation assistance. Travel is required up to 25% of the time. The role leads the annual and multi-year engineering strategy process, translates approved strategy into prioritized execution plans, and maintains leadership scorecards and operational dashboards. It is responsible for the day-to-day operations and operating rhythm of the Engineering organization, including governance, processes, metrics, risk mitigation, release planning, portfolio management, and prioritization. The director also manages operating budgets, vendor relationships, software licensing, and investment planning; prepares executive communications and governance materials; and leads continuous improvement and transformation efforts. The standard work schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. This is a full-time position. The role requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring government clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 10 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and at least 8 years of related experience.
At least 10 years of experience in strategy, operations, program execution, business operations, or engineering operations.
Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
Experience with operational metrics, reporting, and strategic planning processes.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring government clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-growth technology or engineering organization.
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or related delivery frameworks.
Experience with organizational transformation, scaling operations, or enterprise modernization initiatives.
Knowledge of engineering productivity and delivery metrics.
Current Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Partner with Engineering leadership to develop and execute engineering strategy aligned with corporate and sector objectives.
Lead the annual and multi-year engineering strategy process, including environmental scanning, capability gap analysis, strategic-plan prioritization, and defining measurable OKRs tied to business outcomes.
Translate approved strategy into prioritized execution roadmaps, with initiative charters defining ownership, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria.
Develop and maintain an Engineering leadership scorecard with leading and lagging indicators of strategic technical health.
Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve engineering effectiveness, operational maturity, and organizational scalability.
Partner with the SDS VP of Engineering to define, communicate, and execute priorities and the organization’s operating rhythm.
Own the Engineering leadership operating calendar, including staff meetings, OKR reviews, all-hands, planning offsites, and retrospectives.
Ensure successful day-to-day operations of the Engineering team.
Establish an Engineering operations dashboard covering delivery, throughput, trends, hiring and attrition, and budget development and maintenance.
Establish and optimize operational processes, governance frameworks, and reporting mechanisms across Engineering teams.
Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics for delivery, quality, productivity, and organizational health.
Identify operational risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Support release planning, portfolio management, and prioritization.
Manage Engineering operating budgets, vendor relationships, software licensing, and investment planning.
Partner with Business Management to forecast spending, track headcount, and ensure financial accountability.
Support business cases for technology investments, tooling, and strategic initiatives.
Prepare executive-level presentations, operational reviews, board materials, and leadership communications.
Facilitate leadership meetings, business reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
Ensure Engineering initiatives align with broader company objectives.
Drive accountability for action items, deliverables, and operational commitments.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, delivery optimization, and organizational effectiveness.
Implement best practices in program management, agile operations, and Engineering governance.
Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or large-scale transformation efforts as needed.