Senior Programs Director
Northrop Grumman
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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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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.
Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.
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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.
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