Sentinel Senior Director of Programs

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Roy, UT
Salary
$230,000–$345,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Above market

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This role $288k
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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 213 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Sentinel Senior Director of Programs

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Senior Director of Programs to lead Command Systems (CS) Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) for their Sentinel program in Roy, UT. This role involves overseeing the planning and execution of systems engineering activities across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring all contractual requirements are met on cost and schedule while fostering customer intimacy. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, coordinating cross-segment programs, and using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to develop and mature systems engineering content. The ideal candidate will have a background in program management, experience with milestone planning, and strong leadership skills to present regularly to executive leadership and customers. A U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance are required, along with expertise in MBSE, technical leadership, and interdisciplinary team coordination on large defense programs.

What you'll do

  • Drive execution of SEIT scope and accountability for performance.
  • Ensure program schedules and plans are integrated horizontally and vertically.
  • Execute to the Sentinel EMD Statement of Work for CS systems engineering.
  • Manage earned value and risk by tracking development progress against plan.
  • Develop customer relationships and manage customer expectations effectively.
  • Initiate change management and ensure adoption of innovative efficiencies.

What we're looking for

  • Active DoD Secret clearance with an in-scope investigation date within the last 6 years
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of progressive engineering experience or Master’s and 8 years’ experience
  • Demonstrated program management experience of at least 6 years
  • Experience managing people, including leading a team of approximately 100+ engineers
  • Strong Systems Engineering skills, including experience in milestone planning and execution
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to brief Program and Customer leadership
  • Extensive experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methods

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