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Northrop Grumman

Director Program Excellence

Northrop Grumman, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States, 60008


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. 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.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 and in coordination with enterprise and sector frameworks. 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 metricsEnsuring 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 approaches in coordination with the Digital Transformation OfficeLeads 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 toolsExperience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirementsDemonstrated success aligning teams to achieve a common goalProven success in influencing individuals and teams who do not directly report to youMust have an active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance or higher to be consideredSalary 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 such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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