Programs Director

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a highly motivated Programs Director to spearhead the development and integration of NGMS Programs Tools in support of our sector's program management initiatives. As a key member reporting to the MS sector Director of Program Management, this role plays a pivotal part in advancing program management development, execution, and culture within Mission Systems.
Location:
*This is an onsite role. Additional MS locations may be considered with additional travel to Baltimore required. * This full-time, on-site position is based at a Mission Systems campus in Baltimore, MD, or Linthicum, MD, with flexibility for travel as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic program management initiatives to drive our program management roadmap forward, overseeing a skilled program execution team.
- Take charge of the MS PrOP and Program Execution Framework (PEF) for program management and ensure the successful deployment of sector and enterprise-standard program management tools.
- Enhance program management rigor across MS sector programs and special projects.
- Oversee project milestones, monitor project plans, and identify and address challenges.
- Collaborate with the cross-functional leadership team to implement effective solutions, such as RCCA plans, resource allocation, or specification modifications.
- Establish and maintain enduring stakeholder relationships, supporting program managers and aligning program activities with strategic goals.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Expertise in program management principles, including risk and opportunity assessment and earned value management.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to excel in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Proactive, results-oriented professionalism with a commitment to performance excellence and sound judgment.
- Northrop Grumman's leadership traits and values.
If you are passionate about program management and driven to deliver excellence, we invite you to join our innovative team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree with 12 or more years of experience supporting Department of Defense, Government contracts, or project management in other industries. ; OR Master's degree with 10 or more years of experience supporting Department of Defense, Government contracts, or project management in other industries.