Senior Program Director for Defense Systems

4 days ago


Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

Company Overview

Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of innovative solutions to the US government and commercial customers. Our pioneering spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history, from stealth bombers to landing on the moon.

We seek individuals who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

Salary Range

$217,200 - $325,800

This salary range represents a general guideline based on 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.

Job Description

The Logistics and Fabrication Solutions (LFS) Operating Unit Director will oversee the development of technology-infused aircraft maintenance and modernization, as well as contractor logistics business growth.

The selected candidate will provide direct leadership to program managers, strengthen the operating unit through program management standards, business systems, and tools.

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversight of program financial and schedule commitments, quality, and customer satisfaction
  • Accountable for all Business Program & Financial Commitments (Awards, Sales, Profit, and Cash)
  • Maintain current and actionable market-customer-pursuit intelligence that supports business unit objectives
  • Provide direct leadership to Proposal/Capture managers for competitive offerings
  • Manage operating unit priorities aligned with strategy and prioritize resource needs
  • Serve as a tiered escalation level for program, customer, and operational issues across the OU
  • Partner with functional leadership to deploy qualified resources and improve processes, tools, and training to meet customer demands
  • Evaluate and implement program best practices
  • Provides day-to-day people leadership of a diverse team and creates an environment that accelerates development of talent and drives continuous improvement
  • Actively participates in employee engagement activities including team leadership

Required Skills and Qualifications

B.S. in STEM degree required; 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Program Management, Engineering Management, and/or Operations Management

Strong Program management discipline required

Proven track record of developing program growth strategy and developing customer relationships, pursuit capture, and shaping requirements

Able to achieve results, exceptional leadership skills, effective and timely decision making, negotiation skills, business acumen, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge and experience with implementation and execution of process standards and training focused on programs, business development, and risk management identification and mitigation

People leadership experience

Excellent communication skills – written and presentation development and delivery skills

Able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the TS level

Able to travel up to 10%



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