Strategic Deterrent Systems - Senior Director of Program Excellence

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 Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) is currently hiring a Senior Director of Program Excellence to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on our Division Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This opportunity is located in Roy, UT and reports to the Vice President & General Manager (VPGM).
A good performance foundation focuses on the basics: a good plan, cost & schedule management, change management, supplier management, and risk & opportunity management. As a member of the SDS ELT, the Senior Director of Program Excellence is responsible for shaping and leading efforts to enhance program performance in partnership with P&L leaders to elevate program management skills across the SDS team with demonstrated program execution improvements. The Program Excellence leader will ensure consistent application of effective PM tools and processes, skill set assessments, and focused training to enhance PM fundamentals. The Program Excellence Director will also serve as the chief of staff for the SDS VPGM, orchestrating the division's business rhythms, communications, and strategic priorities for a workforce of ~5,200 employees across nine locations.
The selected candidate will provide a breadth of leadership as outlined below:

Transform and drive program execution rigor to enable sustainable profitable growth and consistently execute commitments.
Mitigate current and near-term programmatic risk while building long-term program excellence capability and culture.
Develop world class program managers by investing in tools, processes, knowledge, and skill building enabling results driven decision making.
Operate as independent oversight with implementation authority & process accountability.
Develop, lead, and execute program manager evaluation and training programs spanning CAMs to senior director levels.

Lead and manage Division, Sector, and Corporate review processes.
Produce and integrate data, reports, and presentation materials for a variety of initiatives.

Define and lead the division's business rhythms for the VPGM and the SDS Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
Develop strategic content aligned with enterprise, sector, division and customer objectives, integrating messaging to drive clarity and execution.
Lead and shape agendas and content for all internal and external division conferences, customer visits, VPGM speaking engagements, and other events in partnership with Communications and Business Development, ensuring the VPGM is fully prepared.
Support the VPGM in cultivating and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and other key stakeholders.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
These positions will have a standard work schedule of 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off
You Will Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant field with at least 10 years, or Master's degree and 8 years of program-management experience, including 5+ years in a formal leadership role.
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope. Must have the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Expertise in program execution, earned value management, change management, risk management, and stakeholder management.