Senior Director of Operations & Strategy

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks a Director of Operations to oversee business operations across multiple sites, leading cross-functional teams and driving efficiency. The role requires building budgets, forecasting needs, and implementing continuous improvement frameworks.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, process optimization, and strong communication with executive leadership while supporting major programs and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations, program management, or related roles.
• 3–5+ years in a leadership role managing teams and budgets.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, drive operational excellence and alignment of people, processes, and systems.
• Manage budgets, resources, and cross-functional programs; drive continuous improvement.
• Define and track KPIs; present insights to senior leadership and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Operations Management / Engineering

Tools

Excel

Dashboards

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks a Director of Operations to oversee business operations across multiple sites, leading cross-functional teams and driving efficiency. The role requires building budgets, forecasting needs, and implementing continuous improvement frameworks.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, process optimization, and strong communication with executive leadership while supporting major programs and tight deadlines.