Requisition ID: R10186655
• Category: Program Management
• Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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 Defense Systems, Global Battle Management Readiness Division is seeking a Program Director 1 to lead our newly created IBCS (Integrate Air & Missile Defense Battle Command System) Software Business Area.   IBCS integrates disparate radars and weapons to construct a far more effective Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) enterprise. IBCS delivers a single integrated air picture with unprecedented accuracy and broadens surveillance and protection areas. IBCS and it's international instantiations are large, complex agile software and hardware development and production programs based in Huntsville, Alabama. The successful candidate will be an experienced program management professional with competencies and capabilities in managing cost, schedule and technical performance on large, complex production and software development programs.  As the IBCS Software Programs Director 1, you will report to the IBCS Operating Unit Director. 
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides program execution and profit and loss management with responsibility for development, test, delivery, fielding, sustainment, and customer satisfaction.
• In support of Northrop Grumman programs, interfaces, and represents Northrop Grumman with senior military and government officials and with industry both in the U.S. and globally.
• Duties include key elements of program and project management, strategy and business development, customer engagement, financial management oversight and organizational/people management.
• Provide direct leadership to program managers, proactively strengthening the IBCS Software organization through program management standards, business systems and tools.  Responsible for oversight of program financial and schedule commitments, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Accountable for all Business Program & Financial Commitments (Awards, Sales, Profit and Cash).
• Serve as a tiered escalation level for program, customer, and operational issues across the Software organization.
• 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.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, plus minimum of 15 years of management experience inclusive of program cost, schedule, and technical management
• Applied knowledge, background and experience in business and contracts management, Earned Value, risk and opportunity management, supply chain, and mission assurance
• Agile software development, delivery, and sustainment management experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with senior Government and military officials and senior executives within industry and corporately
• Ability to make and manage change decisions that impact the organization's structure, processes, operations, and services.
• Active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:

• MS/MBA or bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• Agile development, delivery, and sustainment management experience
• Knowledge in air and missile defense and command and control capabilities
• Experience in a Product Line structure
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
Salary Range: $207,400 - $311,000
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 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.PDN-9e4302b7-2a45-4ff2-aad7-7b8b34482f92