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Northrop Grumman

Director Program Excellence

Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Requisition ID: R10177638Category:

Program ManagementLocation:

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America | Woodland Hills, California, United States of AmericaClearance Type:

SecretTelecommute:

Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this positionShift:

1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required:

Yes, 50% of the TimeRelocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available:

1At 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. 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.Northrop Grumman, Mission Systems is looking for a

Director, Program Excellence

to support the Navigation, Targeting and Survivability division program execution team. The primary objectives will be the leadership of program management discipline and captures, and driving the division’s digital transformation forward. The individual will lead a team focused on continuous improvement of division program execution, serve as the division lead for achieving program execution results, driving adoption of agile tools and practices, and identifying and performing digital transformation projects.The individual is responsible for Program Management / Program Execution process, tools, innovation and leadership development across the division. The individual will support the coordination and management of all phases of execution, from inception (proposal development) through completion (contract closeout).Primary focus areas will include, but are not limited to:Lead independent reviews on programs across the divisionAwareness, education and implementation of internal processes for Program ManagementOversee the agile transformation for the NT&S divisionEnable cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) program teamsIncreased application of robust Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across programsAwareness of, compliance to, and implementation of the One NG Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologyEffectiveness of risk & opportunity (R&O) management practices across programsContinuous improvement of internal reporting systems (i.e. IPRS) and associated metrics to provide key insights to managementEnsuring proficiency on Contract Change Management across division programsDevelopment and delivery of presentations to sector, division, and program stakeholdersUnderstanding of execution strategies for a variety of proposals and contract types (FFP, CPFF)Support process and gate reviews of proposals and strategic business focusAdvise teams on negotiation strategies and negotiation tacticsMaintains strategy and roadmap for transitioning division to agile approachesLeads implementation of agile roadmap for division leadership teamLeads the efforts to digitize division DLT operationsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of related experienceDemonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense or Government contractsFamiliarity and application of NG Program Management processes and tools on programsExperience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirementsDemonstrated success aligning teams to achieve a common goalDemonstrated ability to see strategic opportunities across a broad portfolioProven success in influencing individuals and teamsMust have an active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance or higherSalary Range:

$200,100 - $300,100The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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