Senior Director of Division Program Execution

ngc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 266,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, seeks a Sr. Director of Program Management to lead Division Program Execution and drive on‑contract performance. The role focuses on hands‑on optimization, RCCA, and executive‑level reporting to strengthen the NIC division’s program execution bench.

You will partner with BU leadership and PMs, lead control rooms and reviews, and champion lessons learned to improve RTG and cross‑program consistency in a fast‑paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant professional experience OR a Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Significant experience in program management leading complex DoD or intelligence community development and/or production programs, with demonstrated results in cost, schedule, and performance.
• Experience leading program recovery or turnaround efforts, including root cause, corrective action, and implementation of sustainable fixes.
• Proven track record of building, leading, and developing high‑performing program management teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable collaborative and trusting relationships with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership, BU VPs, and technical experts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive‑level summaries and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Drive on‑contract performance for critical programs, including revenue, margin, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead or co‑lead program interventions and recovery efforts when performance metrics trend off plan.
• Stand up and run focused control rooms, recovery cadences, RCCA efforts, and other hands‑on interventions for priority programs.
• Partner with Business Unit leadership and Program Managers on key programs by regularly participating in reviews and major customer reviews.
• Ensure lessons learned from interventions are translated into specific behavior and process changes across the division.

Skills

Program management

DoD/program development

Program recovery/turnaround

Leadership of PM teams

Metrics / RCCA / PRA/IPRS

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PRA/IPRS

RTG

RCCA

Job description

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, seeks a Sr. Director of Program Management to lead Division Program Execution and drive on‑contract performance. The role focuses on hands‑on optimization, RCCA, and executive‑level reporting to strengthen the NIC division’s program execution bench.

You will partner with BU leadership and PMs, lead control rooms and reviews, and champion lessons learned to improve RTG and cross‑program consistency in a fast‑paced defense environment.