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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
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Listed pay typically runs
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Director of Programs 1 - Launch Center leads the Launch Center Integrated Product Team within the Launch Infrastructure Operating Unit. This leadership role involves developing a vision for the team, managing multidisciplinary staff through mentoring and staffing plans, and ensuring project execution meets cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics. The successful candidate will manage risk, foster partnerships with customers and industry partners, and implement process improvements to increase execution velocity. Key requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with ten years of experience or a Master’s with eight years, including at least three years in program management on development programs. Essential skills include managing complex engineering systems, configuration management, and material review boards. The role focuses on the launch infrastructure domain, requiring an active DoD Secret clearance to manage critical space systems and infrastructure projects.
Hardware Engineering
EVMS
MBSE
Configuration Management
Aerospace Systems
ICBM
Nuclear Surety
Material Review Board
Process Control
Systems Engineering
Earned Value Management
Integrated Master Schedule
Work Breakdown Structure
IMS
IMP
Program Management
Systems Engineering
Schedule Integration
Data Center Facility Planning
Critical Path Analysis