Global Program Director, International Defense Systems

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 214,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Management Director for LRAD & DS, based in Elkridge, MD, to oversee the North Africa programs delivering long-range sensors and radar systems with P&L responsibility. You will lead international teams, manage budgets and schedules, and drive strategic growth in a fast-changing environment.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, shape program execution, and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners while navigating export regulations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or business administration with 12+ years of program management or related experience; OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of program management or related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of international program management with Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts.
• Experience negotiating contracts with international customers including at least one MENA country.
• Experience with US Export Regulations/licensing processes and their applicability to Foreign DCS contracts.
• Expertise in program execution to lead the performance of tasks on schedule and at cost on Development and Production programs.
• International Capture and Proposal management experience.
• Proven success in leading and influencing individuals and teams in a matrix environment.
• Proven success with managing international suppliers.
• Strong communication and executive presence skills to effectively interact with customer and senior leadership.
• US citizenship and an active US Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Capture and execution of international Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts.
• Lead and direct cross-functional teams to meet program cost/EVMS, schedule and technical performance objectives in a matrix organizational environment.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, risk/opportunity management, identifies program problems and obtains solutions.
• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• Create a positive employee experience for the employees assigned to the operating unit by focusing on retention initiatives and supporting professional development.
• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.
• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
• Develop business area strategies and new business opportunities that are consistent with Division/Sector priorities to drive consistent growth for the operating area.
• Engage Commission Sales Representatives (CSRs) to assist in the marketing and sale of products to foreign governments, where applicable.
• Develop relationships with high-ranking military officials and local Embassy officials in pursuit of new business opportunities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration

Master’s degree in engineering or business administration

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Management Director for LRAD & DS, based in Elkridge, MD, to oversee the North Africa programs delivering long-range sensors and radar systems with P&L responsibility. You will lead international teams, manage budgets and schedules, and drive strategic growth in a fast-changing environment.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, shape program execution, and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners while navigating export regulations and