Senior Director of Programs and Site Lead

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Program Director to lead all phases of major programs from capture through closeout, accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role requires strong customer engagement, cross-functional leadership, and a proven track record in DoD programs.

The position emphasizes strategic business development, teaming, and comprehensive EVMS discipline, with leadership responsibility for diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years in Engineering/Program/Management, or 10+ years with a Master’s.
• Demonstrated expertise in customer shaping, engagement strategies to establish customer intimacy.
• Proven program execution expertise and DoD/DoE experience preferred.
• Ability to lead a PM team with delegation and strategic vision.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills; DoD & international experience.
• Understanding of EVMS and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of programs from capture to closeout, responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Negotiate contracts and changes; coordinate proposals, plans, budgets, and specs.
• Lead program reviews with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Develop new business opportunities through teaming and non-traditional contractors.
• Provide day-to-day people leadership and foster talent development.

Skills

Program management

Customer engagement

Leadership

Communication skills

EVMS knowledge

Risk management

DoD & international customer exp

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

EVMS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Key skills needed include:

• Business Acumen: Applies business and financial knowledge to drive strategic and program decisions. Develops new business models and strategic partnerships.
• Issue & Problem Resolution: Proactively identifies and resolves program issues and conflicts across all levels of the program.
• Program Growth: Anticipates customer needs to drive additional awards and sales. Develops capture strategies, coordinates investments, and makes strategic business decisions.
• Program Integration: Orchestrates and coordinates program activities and interdependencies throughout the life cycle to ensure successful proposal, capture, and execution.
• Resources: Plans, estimates, acquires, and manages resources within organizational constraints. Demonstrates cross-cultural leadership to attract, retain, and grow talent and foster innovation.
• Customer Intimacy: Regularly engages customers to understand expectations, shape key messaging, and build strong relationships with partners and suppliers. Guides teams in actions that satisfy customer needs.

The Sr. Program Director will lead all phases of programs from capture and inception through completion and closeout: Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, investment plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Leads the planning and execution of the program in conjunction with Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations and Quality Assurance. Acts as customer contact for program and capture activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance and new business opportunities. Develops new business opportunities through teaming, non-traditional contractors, partnership with commercial industry, and large subcontractor strategies. Directs technical investments and makes strategic business decisions including implementation of common product development across a variety of customer bases. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Provides day-to-day people leadership of team and creates an environment that accelerates development of talent; apply rigorous knowledge management to capture learning, drive continuous improvement, and enhance employee engagement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 or more years of related experience or 10 or more years of related experience with master's degree 8 or more years of management experience in Engineering Management, Functional Management, or Program Management
• Demonstrated expertise in customer shaping and engagement strategies to establish customer intimacy and new customer relationships
• Demonstrated program execution expertise
• Ability to build and lead a program management team with a vision for success and capable of delegating responsibilities to the appropriate team members
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated understanding of EVMS and Risk and Opportunity Management
• Demonstrated experience with New Business / Capture Management
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead effectively in a team environment
• Experience with DoD & international customers and/or partners
• Experience with Hardware design and management of hardware fabrication at an NG facility
• Active US Government Secret Clearance or DoE equivalent, with ability to obtain SAP clearances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering a similar technical field, or Business Administration
• 15 or more years of experience in government program management or DoW
• 10 or more years of management experience in Engineering Management, or Program Management
• Experience with production programs, Sustainment/Repair programs, Aircraft integration programs
• Experience with Affordability and Capture Management Plans

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 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.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.