RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 looking for a Program Director for Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) Production in Baltimore, MD.
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The SABR OU within the Combat Sensors Business Unit is looking for a Program Director to oversee the SABR Production portfolio. The director will be responsible for the management and leadership of a cross-functional team that leads procurement, manufacturing, test, and delivery of the SABR product line.
The position will require a candidate with strong leadership, program management and decision-making skills with the ability to perform in a dynamic, production environment. The position must model Northrop Grumman leadership characteristics. We are looking for a self-starter and driven leader who can lead teams to execute existing programs on cost and schedule while achieving high customer satisfaction.
The Program Director will lead all phases of production programs from capture and inception through program closeout. Key responsibilities entail:
Coordinates the preparation and negotiation of production proposals and new contracts.
Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of production programs.
The director will lead a program management team aligned to common program performance goals. Understanding the principals of program management to include schedule management, risk and opportunity and earned value management is required.
Identify program problems and works with the team to identify and execute solutions, such as RCCA plans, allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
Acts as customer contact for program and capture activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance and new business opportunities.
Provide day-to-day people leadership of team and create an environment that accelerates development of talent; drive continuous improvement, and enhance employee engagement
The successful candidate will strategically align the production direct and supporting organizations within the OU to achieve Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and strategic objectives.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 12 or more years of relevant experience, a master's degree and 10 or more years of relevant experience
5 or more years of Program Management experience
Demonstrated success in managing projects to cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
Demonstrated success in leading and developing cross functional teams.
Past production experience.
An Active DoD Secret security clearance; OR DoE equivalent
Strong communication and executive presence skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience scaling production
Experience with Prime and Government customers.
Salary Range: $207,400.00 - $311,000.00The 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.