Director Programs 2: Enterprise Strategy Integration & Operations

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Director, Enterprise Strategy, Integration & Operations supporting the Vice President & General Manager of the Global Surveillance Division. This on-site leadership role is located in Melbourne, FL

In this role, the incumbent will:

• Create strategic rhythm that shapes culture, ensures insight into programs, drives program and financial performance, and ensures strategic messaging

• Establish and carry out day-to-day business operations to support division priorities including developing deliverables and preparing VP/GM for executive level engagements

• Support Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) activities

• Lead and manage strategic planning activities to drive long-term growth objectives

• Plan and manage discretionary investment (capital, indirect, and non-contractual technical activity (NCTA)) to support LRSP and AOP

• Partner with programs and functions to drive horizontal / vertical integration to optimize people, processes, and tools

• Identify top-level risks, issues, and actions impacting the division and ensure resolution

• Represent the division on the Sector Space Utilization Requirements (SPUR) Board

• Serve as the division focal point for the sector program management homeroom focused on program execution/reporting and program manager training

• Perform special assignments to include, but not limited to, staffing assessments and metrics, assessing and optimizing organizations, employee engagement actions, and division health

This role requires a high level of integrity and confidentiality, and behavior which demonstrates the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent will lead a small team, enabling them to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. The successful incumbent will develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related professional / military experience OR a Master's degree and 8 years of related professional / military experience

• Related experience must be in or a combination of program management, capture, cross functional integration management, or engineering

• 5 years in a program or project leadership role

• Prior experience working with executives and senior leaders

• Experience leading / aligning teams to achieve a common goal in a dynamic work environment

• Experience managing communications with stakeholders

• Experience in program risk, opportunity, and issue management

• Experience in program staffing, reporting, and messaging

• Demonstrated depth in technical and business acumen

• The ability to address uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach

• Active U.S Government Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and advanced training in program management or capture management

• Experience in program management across all phases of a program lifecycle

• 5 years of successful industry P&L experience on a large aircraft development, production or sustainment program

• Experience with execution of large, multi-year development programs

• Experience with Earned Value Management

• Experience in program integration and leading program integration teams

• Experience coordinating information technology, facilities, and other support efforts

• Experience in strategic planning, business development, and/or capture

• Active U.S Government Top Secret / SCI clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $230,000.00 - $345,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.