Program Management Director

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No 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 is currently seeking a Director, Program Management for our Advanced Programs Portfolio to lead the execution of a large variety of programs within our Propulsion Systems Division in Promontory Utah.
Role Description & Responsibilities:
The Director, Program Management will be responsible for the strategy, growth, and execution of all programs in Advanced Programs. The Director will lead a team of program managers to successfully execute and deliver expected financial, technical, and schedule achievements for a $100M+ (annual sales) portfolio.
Job Duties:
Leadership

Lead a diverse team of program

Display strategic vision to seek and capture new business

Recognize the importance of culture both at an individual and organizational level and with demonstrated commitment to and success in individual employee and broader organizational development

Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership of tasks, and accountability

Program Execution

Execute programs successfully by managing safety, quality, schedule, technology and cost (P&L responsibility)

Continuously drive for results and challenge the status quo

Have the capacity to understand people issues impacting the business

Have proven ability to influence others

Company-Customer Interface

Represent Northrop Grumman as a company (bringing the Northrop Grumman message to the customer; and integrating knowledge of the spectrum of Northrop Grumman capabilities with understanding of customer needs to promote Northrop Grumman)

Service the customer (executing the program and resolving issues in accordance with business objectives, strategy, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies)

Balance the interests of the customer, Northrop Grumman, and employees

Program Team Management

Provide overall leadership and direction to the program teams (to include coaching team members, resolving conflict, reviewing performance, and initiating corrective actions, if necessary)

Direct the performance of program functions (such as contract, finance, and manufacturing)

Possess the proven ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively

Set role and performance expectations, and provide ongoing feedback and performance appraisals

Ensuring program team understands & adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities

Schedule Management

Ensure that the programs/projects are on schedule to the program milestones.

Meet master program plans and schedules (identifying and assessing risks, and initiating necessary corrective action)

Financial Performance

Meet or exceed Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments for Awards, Sales, Operating Margin, & Cash

Manage Budgets and update monthly performance review for the customer

Present bi-monthly performance to customers

Forecast financial performance

Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation & realization.