Senior Programs Director

Description 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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems and technology that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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, but they are also making history.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Primary Level Salary Range: $254,200.00 - $381,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.