Deputy Program Director 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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's Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Director, Programs 2 and Business Unit Deputy to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on our MDC2 Business Unit. This role will be based onsite in Melbourne, FL.
In this role the candidate will report directly to the Vice President of the MDC2 Business Unit and be capable of standing in as required for the VP on all internal company and external customer reviews. The program leader is responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle and outcomes to achieve financial commitments.
Primary responsibilities include:

Cultivating customer relationships
Developing strategies to expand contracts and obtain customer funding
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders
Driving predictable program performance, including regular measurement and management of key performance metrics
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Developing Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plans (LRSP) inclusive of Capital / NCTA required to achieve the AOP / LRSP
Development and adherence to program, business, and technical baselines, including use of Earned Value Management (EVM)
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
Conducting thorough risk, issue, and opportunity management
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9+ years) of related experience; or Master's degree with 8+ years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7+ years) of related experience
Program Management experience inclusive of capture, development, production, and sustainment programs
P&L on sales of $100M per year as a PM
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts
At minimum, a current active DoD Secret level clearance
Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree and advanced training in program management
12-15 years of Program Management experience inclusive of capture, development, production, and sustainment programs
The ability to address uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach
Experience synchronizing work across geographically dispersed sites and external suppliers