Director Programs 1

About the role

The Program Director 1 position is located at Northrop Grumana's Woodland Hills, CA facility. The role requires travel to other Northrop Grumman facilities, customer, and supplier sites as needed. The position reports directly to the Sentinel Operating Unit Director and is a full-time onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful execution of the existing Sentinel program
• Strategically pursue new business opportunities to grow the business portfolio
• Manage and lead a team of program managers in program execution
• Lead all phases of the Sentinel NIMS EMD program from design reviews through completion and program closeout
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, and specifications
• Communicate with senior leadership and outline potential opportunities, proposal schedules, financial positions, and proposed risks
• Direct technical investments and make strategic business decisions
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify and resolve program problems
• Provide leadership and direction to dotted line functional managers and operations
• Drive timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations to senior leadership, the program team, and management team
• Build and maintain successful relationships with current and prospective senior customer counterparts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of related experience or 5 years of related experience with master’s degree
• Minimum 8 years of management experience in Functional Management, Engineering Management, Operations Management, or Program Management
• Demonstrated expertise in customer shaping and engagement strategies
• Demonstrated program execution expertise
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated understanding of EVMS and Risk and Opportunity Management
• Demonstrated experience with New Business / Capture Management
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated experience with establishing customer intimacy
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Experience with DoD & international customers and/or partners
• US Citizenship
• Active Secret Clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of related experience or 5 years of related experience with master’s degree
• Minimum 8 years of management experience in Functional Management, Engineering Management, or Program Management
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or a similar technical field, or Business Administration
• 15 years of experience in government program management or DOD
• 10 years of management experience in Functional Management, Engineering Management, or Program Management
• Experience with Affordability and Capture Management Plans
• Knowledge of Inertial Measurement Systems (IMS)