Global Program Director: Strategy & Growth

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 254,000 - 381,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities (25% of time)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Management Senior Director for the LRAD & DS operating unit, located in Elkridge, MD. The role oversees international contracts, directs cross-functional teams, and drives strategy with strong executive presence.

The ideal candidate has extensive international program management experience, a track record in DCS/FMS contracts, and the ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of program management or related experience; OR Master’s degree with 12+ years of program management or related experience.
• Minimum 7 years of international program management with DCS contracts in at least two diverse geographical regions.
• Expertise negotiating contracts with international customers including at least one MENA country.
• Experience with US Government FMS contracts
• Experience with US Export Regulations/licensing processes and their applicability to Foreign DCS and FMS 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
• Demonstrated ability to foster existing customer relationships and develop new customer relationships
• Strong communication and executive presence skills to effectively interact with customer and senior leadership
• Must be a US citizen with a minimum active US Government Secret Clearance; OR DoE equivalent

Responsibilities

• Capture and execution of international contracts through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
• Lead and direct cross-functional teams to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives in a matrix environment.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, risk/opportunity management, identify program problems and obtain solutions.
• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• 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 aligned with Division priorities.
• Engage CSRs to assist in marketing and sale of products to foreign governments.

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Management Senior Director for the LRAD & DS operating unit, located in Elkridge, MD. The role oversees international contracts, directs cross-functional teams, and drives strategy with strong executive presence.

The ideal candidate has extensive international program management experience, a track record in DCS/FMS contracts, and the ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance in a dynamic, global environment.