Senior Programs Director

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

5d•$254,200 - $381,200•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) sector and the Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division is looking for a Senior Programs Director to lead the Electromagnetic Warfare (EMW) Systems Operating Unit within the Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit. The EMW Systems Operating Unit spans all phases of programs, early development through sustainment with exciting opportunities to work in a fast-paced environment to bring needed capability to the war fighter. The Operating Unit Director has P&L responsibilities for the management, strategy and execution of the EMW Systems OU. This position reports to the VP, Advanced Mission Capabilities BU and will be located full-time onsite in Baltimore, MD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree 12 or more years of program management or related experience; OR Master's degree with 10 or more years of program management or related experience
Profit & Loss experience with an integrated program team
Proposal leadership experience
Demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal, exceptional collaboration skills in a matrix environment
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with peers to ensure mutual program success
Experience leading and executing in demanding high visibility roles with evidence of being able to create an inclusive work environment that attracts, retains and inspires diverse engaged teams
Demonstrated ability to foster existing customer relationships and develop new customer relationships
Experience leading US Government programs
Demonstrated ability to develop and drive strategy, and critical thinking to resolve complex problems
Experience generating and briefing senior level (i.e. executives) internal and external stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 25%
Must be a US citizen with an Active US Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain special access clearances; Or DoE equivalent and ability to obtain special access clearances

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in engineering and/or business administration
Expertise in Full Life Cycle (early S&T, EMD, Production & Sustainment) of program execution to lead the performance of tasks on schedule and at cost
Competitive Capture experience
Experience shaping future modernization demands
Understanding of manufacturing and process
Experience working with the Department of the Navy

Responsibilities

Builds and leverages a strong partnership with cross-functional teams to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives in a matrix organizational environment
Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, risk/opportunity management, identifies and resolves complex program problems
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Cultivates positive employee experience in a high-pressure environment by focusing on engagement, recognition, retention initiatives and professional development
Demonstrates strong communication skills to deliver executive briefings internally and externally to customers, leaders and other program stakeholders
Cultivates customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Develops business area strategies and new business opportunities that are consistent with Division/ Sector priorities to drive consistent growth for the operating area
Participates in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Driving predictable program performance, including regular measurement and management of key performance metrics

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
a discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results
Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives