Program Director
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE 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.EWS Program Director Rolling Meadows, IL facility,
Northrop Grumman Mission System's Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division has an immediate opening for a Program Director position. This position reports directly to the Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) Operating Unit Director and will be a full-time onsite position located at our Rolling Meadows, IL facility, requiring travel to other Northrop Grumman facilities, customers, and supplier sites as needed.
The director will be responsible for leading the EWS Product Line Management team. This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and the successful candidate must display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The successful candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership.
The Program Director will be responsible for the following:
Leading and directing cross-functional integrated product teams to meet cost, schedule and technical performance objectives on production contracts
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources (both staffing and non-staffing resources)
Partnering with operations team to develop sourcing strategies
Leading product line CCBs to manage product line variation and maximize commonality
Developing and managing affordability initiatives to meet design-to-cost targets
Planning for and managing investments into the product line (capital, IR&D, etc.)
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Developing and maintaining roadmaps for product line, including upcoming feature/design insertions, proactive obsolescence redesigns, etc.
Developing and maintaining an overarching test equipment strategy
Providing recurring updates of procurement forecast to internal operations team as well as to key suppliers
Concisely and effectively presenting information management to enable sound business decisions
Providing day-to-day people leadership of a diverse team and creating an environment that accelerates development of talent and enhances employee engagement
Driving continuous improvement to improve our ability to deliver capability faster and more economically to our customers
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience supporting Department of Defense, Government contracts, or project management in other industries
Demonstrated program execution experience across various program phases and contract types
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance
Demonstrated understanding of EVMS and Risk and Opportunity Management
Demonstrated experience with new business / capture management
Demonstrated experience with establishing customer intimacy
Effective communication and presentation skills
Ability to travel at least 25% of the time
Active DoD Secret Clearance; OR DoE equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Business Administration
Experience capturing/executing international FMS and/or DCS programs
Experience leading a team of program managers, with demonstrated success aligning teams, organizations to achieve a common goal
Prior experience supporting Radio-Frequency Electronic Warfare products and technologies
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
Primary Level Salary Range: $214,100.00 - $321,100.00The 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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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