Senior Director, Space Programs & Growth

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 230,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Senior Director of Programs to lead a portfolio of complex programs. This on-site role involves travel to customer and supplier sites up to 25% and requires active security clearance.

The leader will guide program execution across a diverse set of initiatives, engaging with customers and internal stakeholders at executive levels. The position emphasizes building and leading cross-functional teams, shaping growth strategies, and ensuring performance and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of program (with profit and loss responsibility) or project management experience in defense/aerospace.
• Experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams to execute a vision and meet objectives.
• Demonstrated expertise in customer shaping, engagement, and win themes for future opportunities.
• Strong track record of disciplined program execution, risk management, and performance to plan.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead program management teams with coaching.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries and executive levels.
• Ability to develop and present strategies, business cases, and program status to senior audiences.
• Proposal leadership experience.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with SAP eligibility.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for a portfolio of complex programs and ensure objectives are met.
• Drive disciplined program execution, risk management, and performance across the portfolio.
• Lead and mentor a team of program managers with clear expectations and development paths.
• Adhere to internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
• Champion an inclusive culture reflecting Northrop Grumman values and high performance.
• Maintain strong morale and effective communication across levels.
• Shape and execute growth strategies for the site’s business portfolio and identify opportunities.
• Engage with customers and partners to align capabilities with needs and strengthen relationships.
• Coordinate with leadership and other sites to share best practices and drive improvement.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Customer engagement

Risk management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Proposal leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Senior Director of Programs to lead a portfolio of complex programs. This on-site role involves travel to customer and supplier sites up to 25% and requires active security clearance.

The leader will guide program execution across a diverse set of initiatives, engaging with customers and internal stakeholders at executive levels. The position emphasizes building and leading cross-functional teams, shaping growth strategies, and ensuring performance and cost