Program Management Senior Director
Role Overview
Northrop Grumman seeks a Program Management Senior Director for its Mission Systems Long Range Air Defense & Domestic Systems operating unit in Elkridge, Maryland.
The position has P&L responsibility for management, strategy, execution, and business growth, and reports to the VP of the Land & Maritime Sensors Business Unit.
The operating unit develops, manufactures, assembles, tests, and sustains air-surveillance sensors and systems, bio-detection systems, and air-traffic-control capabilities for international customers.
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Role overview
Northrop Grumman seeks a Program Management Senior Director for its Mission Systems Long Range Air Defense & Domestic Systems operating unit in Elkridge, Maryland.
The position has P&L responsibility for management, strategy, execution, and business growth, and reports to the VP of the Land & Maritime Sensors Business Unit.
The operating unit develops, manufactures, assembles, tests, and sustains air-surveillance sensors and systems, bio-detection systems, and air-traffic-control capabilities for international customers.
Responsibilities
- Capture and execute international contracts through Direct Commercial Sales and Foreign Military Sales structures.
- Lead matrixed cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives; manage plans, milestones, risks, and solutions.
- Manage program resources and workforce planning, and support retention and professional development.
- Present to customers, executives, and stakeholders; build customer intimacy and pursue additional opportunities.
- Develop business strategies and growth opportunities aligned with division and sector priorities.
- Build relationships with military and embassy officials, sales representatives, and international industry partners.
- Lead negotiations covering contracts, changes, specifications, budgets, schedules, and terms.
- Use data and analytics to identify business issues, risks, opportunities, and mitigation approaches.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 15 or more years of program management or related experience, or master’s degree with 12 or more years.
- At least 7 years of international program management with DCS contracts in at least two diverse geographical regions.
- Expertise negotiating with international customers, including at least one MENA country; experience with US Government FMS contracts.
- Experience with US export regulations and licensing processes applicable to foreign DCS and FMS contracts.
- Secret clearance is required to start.
Travel and location
- The position is located in Elkridge, Maryland.
- Travel is required, approximately 25% of the time.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
Compensation
- The listed salary range is USD 254,200–381,200 yearly.
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