Senior Director of Programs (Top Secret) – DoD/Aerospace

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Senior Director of Programs to lead a portfolio of complex programs, ensuring cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives are met while mentoring a team of program managers.

This on-site role requires a 15+ year background in defense or aerospace, DoD prime contractor experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SAP eligibility. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of program or project management experience in defense or aerospace.
• Proven experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.
• Strong customer shaping and engagement experience for future opportunities.
• Experience within the DoD as a major prime contractor.
• Disciplined program execution with risk management and performance to plan.
• Ability to build and lead program management teams and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for a portfolio of complex programs, ensuring cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives are met or exceeded.
• Drive disciplined program execution, risk management, and performance management across the portfolio.
• Lead and mentor a team of program managers, setting clear expectations, accountability, and development paths.
• Coordinate with senior leadership to align capabilities and investments with customer needs and enterprise goals.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 15+ years PM experience

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Senior Director of Programs to lead a portfolio of complex programs, ensuring cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives are met while mentoring a team of program managers.

This on-site role requires a 15+ year background in defense or aerospace, DoD prime contractor experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SAP eligibility. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.