Senior Programs Director

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Baltimore, MD
Salary
$254,200–$381,200 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

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This role $318k
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This role pays more than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $166,500–$256,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $318k versus about $211k for comparable roles.

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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

Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Programs Director

The Senior Programs Director leads the Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Operating Unit within the Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of programs from early development through sustainment to provide critical capabilities for the war fighter. The director holds P&L responsibilities, overseeing program management, strategy, and execution in a matrix environment. Key responsibilities include establishing milestones, monitoring master plans, managing risks, and coordinating workforce planning while fostering employee engagement. The successful candidate will cultivate customer relationships, develop business area strategies, and deliver executive briefings to internal and external stakeholders. Required competencies include proposal leadership, contract negotiation, and experience with US Government programs. The role focuses on the technical and operational challenges of electromagnetic warfare systems, ensuring projects meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives while navigating complex program problems in a high-pressure environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage P&L responsibilities for the strategy and execution of the Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Operating Unit.
  • Ensure programs meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives within a matrix organizational environment.
  • Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans while managing risks and resolving complex problems.
  • Identify, allocate, and manage program resources including workforce planning and personnel development.
  • Deliver executive briefings to internal leaders and external customers regarding program status and performance.
  • Cultivate customer relationships to identify and develop new business opportunities for the operating area.
  • Negotiate contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, and key terms and conditions.
  • Drive predictable program performance by measuring and managing key performance metrics.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance or DoE equivalent.
  • Bachelor's degree with program management experience or Master's degree with experience.
  • Experience managing Profit and Loss (P&L) for integrated program teams.
  • Proven leadership in proposal development and executive-level briefing for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success leading large teams in a matrix environment to achieve common goals.
  • Experience leading and executing U.S. Government programs.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in engineering or business, full life cycle execution experience, and competitive capture experience.

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