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Northrop Grumman · 22 hours ago

Director of Programs I - R10214004

Plymouth, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$207K/yr - $311K/yr

10+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Program Director I to manage their Advanced Lightweight Torpedo program in Plymouth, MN. The role involves strategic alignment, program execution, product development oversight, and customer management, with a focus on ensuring effective management of all program elements and achieving financial goals.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advocating and implementing the OU Director’s vision, mission, and goals

Manage ALWT Portfolio revenue, profit, and cash performance

Manage a high-performance program team

Providing critical leadership and direction to dotted line functional managers and operations to ensure effective management of all program elements ranging from program start-up, execution, and positioning to capture follow-on phases and international contracts

Strategically planning through directing program and portfolio strategy development that integrates with the overall business and strategy; and participating in the business strategic and discretionary planning process

Planning for capital expenditures supporting ALWT production and associated financial goals

Providing overall leadership and direction to the program team (to include development of team members, team engagement, issue resolution, and initiating corrective actions)

Directing program and portfolio strategy development integrated with the overall business and strategy; and participating in the business strategic and discretionary planning processes

Maintaining proper portfolio discretionary budget oversight

Managing risk, issues, and opportunity processes. Identifies potential risks and opportunities that could impact portfolio performance and takes proactive action to resolve issues regarding cost, schedule, prioritization, and resource allocation

Establishing and clearly communicating overall portfolio objectives, mission, vision, and strategy – builds morale and supports team needs

Driving timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations to senior leadership, the program team, and management team

Building and maintaining successful relationships with current and prospective customers; coordinates and communicates effectively with functional leadership and teams

Managing proposal teams and timely delegations with senior leadership. Able to communicate with senior leadership and outline potential opportunities, proposal schedules, financial positions, and proposed risks

Qualification

Program ManagementRisk ManagementSystems EngineeringData AnalysisSoftware DevelopmentTechnical ArchitectureChange ManagementDefense Industry ExperienceInternational Business ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsProject Management TechniquesCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipNegotiation SkillsStrategic Thinking

Required

12 years of experience required with a Bachelor's Degree, or 10 years of experience with a Master's Degree, supporting U.S. Government or commercial contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries

A strong technical background is essential for this Program Director role, as it enables effective communication with engineering teams, informed decision-making, and the ability to drive innovative solutions in complex projects

Data Analysis: Ability to analyze project data and metrics to inform decision-making and measure success

Software Development: Understanding of software development processes and technologies, especially if managing tech-focused programs

Systems Engineering: Knowledge of systems integration and engineering principles, particularly for complex projects that involve multiple components

Technical Architecture: Familiarity with software architecture and design patterns to ensure alignment with organizational standards

Change Management: Skills in managing and implementing technology-driven changes within organizations

Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical risks associated with project delivery

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage the program team daily

Demonstrated ability to manage revenue, profit, and cash performance of programs

Master of project management skills and techniques including work breakdown structures, integrated master scheduling and earned value management

Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success

Strong formal and informal communication skills with all levels of internal and external management

Ability to operate and lead in team environment and teach and mentor others to manage in same way – a strong willingness to learn, take initiative and resolve issues

Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers

Familiarity with U.S. Navy torpedo or demonstrated ability to managing integration of complex systems

Defense Industry and DoD contract experience strongly desired

Ability to manage risk to reduce likelihood and severity of program impacts

International business experience

Strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills

Be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Able to travel both international and domestically up to 25% of the time