Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector is currently hiring a Program Director 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This requisition will be used to fill multiple roles. These leadership opportunities are based in Melbourne, FL. *
This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The selected 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.
Key Responsibilities include: *

Positively lead, inspire and motivate a team to execute to plan

Manage key program execution artifacts, for example, Program Definition Document (PDD), Program Management Plan (PMP), Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), Program Cadence, Program Change Management, Risk & Opportunity Board

Lead a team of technical team members to deliver technical capabilities

Leadership of a team of direct reports where you will define goals, develop the team and ensure the team is continuously performing and growing into expanded roles.

Manage team to baseline schedule and cost allocations

Actively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success

Partner with functional disciplines to define and integrate expertise into the team

Customer communication and collaboration to drive mutual goals and shared success

Be a digital advocate, applying new tools and functionality to drive execution efficiencies

Effectively coordinate across multiple program IPTs to manage change and configuration of requirements

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master's degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below

Related experience includes a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions

3 years' experience in program/project management

Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company, and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

Experience in the delivery of infrastructure work products on prior programs to include facilities, various test articles or engineering labs.

Prior assignment to be part of a team responsible for the construction and accreditation of office buildings, engineering labs and production floors.

Prior assignment

Prior experience working in Program Integration or Operations & Integration for a large program responsible for baseline artifact management, program cadence and ensuring program teams have the tools and resources to complete their scope of work.

Experience leading a team in a matrixed environment to achieve program goals.

Program management experience on Agile programs applying incremental planning and delivering programs on schedule.

Salary Range: *$197,500 - $296,300
The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.