Program Director 1

Northrop Grumman

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Roy, UT
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69 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Program Director 1

The Program Director 1 joins the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector to lead the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile program within the Future Concepts business. This role involves leading a diverse team to execute a strategic development program for the U.S. Navy. Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio exceeding $200M, identifying emerging system capabilities to achieve warfighting mission effects, and responding to RFIs and RFPs. The individual will collaborate with chief architects, manage risks and opportunities, and brief customers at the flag officer level. Required competencies include project management, engineering, capture efforts, and business management. The candidate must possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to influence across the enterprise while shaping sector strategy and meeting financial and technological commitments for naval systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead and motivate a diverse team across multiple contracts to execute a $200M+ program portfolio.
  • Identify and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and FOPRs related to Sea-Launched Cruise Missile development.
  • Brief customers at the flag officer level and provide updates to Northrop Grumman executive leadership.
  • Manage risks, issues, and opportunities to ensure successful program execution and mission effects.
  • Define team composition, goals, and resource requirements to meet financial and technological commitments.
  • Collaborate across sectors to drive integrated, cross-domain solutions and shape corporate strategy.
  • Interface with chief architects to identify emerging system capabilities for concept development.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience, or a Bachelor of Science in STEM and 14 years.
  • Must have a Master's degree and 13 years of related experience, or a Master of Science in STEM and 12 years.
  • Must have at least 10 years of experience in program or project management.
  • Must have previous leadership or management experience.
  • Must have a current, active U.S. government Secret security clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Degree in a related STEM discipline (preferred).
  • Prior roles involving Profit & Loss responsibility, contract execution, and business growth (preferred).
  • Experience leading a team in a matrixed environment to achieve program goals (preferred).
  • Experience as a functional manager (preferred).
  • Experience engaging, briefing, and influencing customer executive leaders (preferred).
  • Breadth of knowledge and experience across NG and USG products, systems, missions, and operations (preferred).

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