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UTRO01, United States of America

Senior Director of Programs.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Director of Programs to lead the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division Digital Ecosystem. This Director 2 position will support the SDS Division and Sentinel Engineering and Manufacturing Development program, and is located in Roy, Utah. *Please note - the candidate selected for this position will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Roy, Utah campus. Reporting to the Defense Systems CIDO Vice President and supporting SDS Division and Sentinel program leadership, the Senior Director will provide strategy and execution leadership for a geographically distributed digital organization. The role is accountable for delivering approximately $850 million of contractual, NCTA, and overhead scope on cost and schedule while advancing the digital environment supporting Sentinel development. The Senior Director will integrate program, engineering, manufacturing, business, cybersecurity, and information technology priorities into an executable Digital Ecosystem roadmap. The portfolio includes digital-thread capabilities, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, digital business tools, software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and implementation of the division data strategy. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Establish the Digital Ecosystem strategy, roadmap, priorities, governance, and performance objectives in partnership with Sentinel, SDS, and CIDO leadership. Lead approximately 100 engineers, IT professionals, program managers, and support personnel across geographically dispersed organizations. Execute approximately $850 million of Digital Ecosystem scope supporting the Sentinel EMD Statement of Work, NCTA initiatives, and overhead requirements. Maintain accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, staffing, infrastructure, risks, dependencies, and customer commitments. Translate complex or ambiguous program objectives into integrated plans with measurable outcomes, accountable owners, and disciplined follow-through. Direct delivery of digital-thread solutions, software products, data analytics, AI capabilities, business applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data-strategy initiatives. Coordinate execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, contracts, business management, security, program operations, suppliers, and Integrated Product Teams. Apply earned-value, risk, opportunity, schedule, and performance metrics to assess progress, identify critical-path challenges, and drive corrective action. Develop trusted relationships with Sentinel and ICBM Directorate customers, proactively manage expectations, and identify opportunities to create mission and business value. Lead internal and external suppliers, establish clear performance expectations, and resolve technical, contractual, staffing, and delivery challenges. Present Digital Ecosystem performance, risks, decisions, and recommendations during program management reviews and executive and customer briefings. Lead organizational and technology change, ensuring new capabilities, analytics, processes, and operating practices are adopted and deliver intended outcomes. Support SDS strategic planning and the long-range strategic planning process by aligning digital investments, workforce capacity, and technical capabilities with program needs. Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. Develop organizational capability through workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, role clarity, and effective deployment of resources. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Applicants must have an active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. The candidate selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment. At least 6 years of program management experience and 5 years in a formal leadership position. Demonstrated senior leadership experience in information technology, digital transformation, enterprise applications, or large-scale business transformation. Demonstrated experience leading digital technologies, enterprise applications, software, infrastructure, data, or digitally integrated transformation initiatives. Strong strategy development, portfolio management, governance, budget, scheduling, risk management, and executive communication capabilities. Experience managing cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, staffing, suppliers, and executive reporting. Working knowledge of classified operations and the delivery of services in regulated environments. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, geographically distributed teams and drive accountability across organizational boundaries. Strong executive communication, customer-engagement, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated success building customer relationships, leading enterprise change, and converting strategic objectives into executable roadmaps. Ability to travel as business needs require. Preferred Qualifications: Active U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance and Special Access Program eligibility or access. Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field. Experience managing a major program or portfolio exceeding $160 million in annual revenue. Experience leading a large organization of engineers, IT professionals, program managers, and support personnel. Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, contracts, business management, cybersecurity, and information technology. Knowledge of digital threads, data analytics, AI, enterprise applications, manufacturing technologies, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Experience with ICBM, strategic deterrence, or other large-scale national-security programs. Experience with Agile delivery, Control Account Management, earned-value management, and supplier performance. Experience planning and executing major technical milestones, including design and test-readiness reviews. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us! Primary Level Salary Range: $209,000.00 - $313,600.00 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. 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.
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