Program Management Senior Director

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 254,000 - 381,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Program Management Senior Director to lead international contracts, program strategy, and execution within LRAD & DS.

The role includes P&L responsibility, directing cross-functional teams, and shaping growth opportunities across regions. The candidate will influence senior leadership, manage complex programs, and ensure on-time, on-cost performance in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of program management or related experience; OR Master's with 12+ years of program management or related experience.
• Expertise negotiating contracts with international customers including at least one MENA country.
• Experience with US Government FMS contracts and US Export Regulations/licensing processes.
• Proven ability to lead in a matrix environment and manage international programs.
• Strong communication and executive presence with the ability to interact with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Capture and execute international contracts via Direct Commercial Sales and Foreign Military Sales structures.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Set milestones, monitor master plans, and manage risks and opportunities.
• Allocate and manage program resources including workforce planning.
• Develop relationships with customers and senior leaders to grow opportunities.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE & CLEARANCE

Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Long Range Air Defense & Domestic Systems (LRAD & DS) Operating Unit specializes in the development, manufacture, assembly, testing, and sustainment of international Air Surveillance Sensors and Systems, Bio-detection systems, and Air Traffic Control capabilities. This is a worldwide international business with customers in North Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia and South and Central America. We are seeking a Program Management Senior Director to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Elkridge, MD.

The position has P&L responsibility for management, strategy, and execution including establishing a strong trajectory for growing the business. This position reports to the VP, Land & Maritime Sensors Business Unit. In addition, this position has significant senior leadership contact and will require a candidate with strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to perform in an environment of ambiguity and continuous change. The position must role model leadership values and behaviors. The candidate must have strong communication, executive presence, and cross-cultural skills to be able to effectively interact with a geographically disbursed senior leadership team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capture and execution of international contracts through both Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contractual structures
• Lead and direct cross-functional teams to meet program cost, 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
• Develop relationships with senior leaders in partner industries (suppliers, subcontracting) including international companies
• Lead the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and develop solutions in partnership with peers, division and matrix leadership, and regional/division HR business leaders
• Using data and analytics, develop solutions to current business issues as well as proactively engage in risk mitigation.
• Analyze and concisely present information to the management team to enable good business decisions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with 15 or more years of program management or related experience; OR Master's degree with 12 or more 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in engineering and/or business administration
• Experience with International Consultants and CSRs
• Experience developing and implementing offset/localization projects with international companies
• 8 or more years leading production programs, development programs or technical teams (engineering management, functional management)
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and new business development
• Demonstrated knowledge of radar systems
• Conversational French, Spanish or Arabic
• Understanding of cultural sensitivities by region specifically in MENA region

Primary Level Salary Range: $254,200.00 - $381,200.00

The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.